A light moment at the 9th South African TB Conference taking place at Birchwood Hotel & O.R Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng Province. Looking forward to addressing the closing session this afternoon. #SATBConference2026 #EndTB #PaulMashatile

LIVE STREAM| Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers the keynote address at the 9th SA TB conference 2026 youtube.com/live/I_joo91i57Y… #SATBConference2026 #EndTB #PaulMashatile

The elimination of TB remains a national priority. Government, together with civil society, development partners, research institutions, communities and the private sector, continues to strengthen efforts to end TB as a public health threat and address its impact on vulnerable communities, economic productivity and the health system. #SATBConference2026 #EndTB #PaulMashatile

The 9th South African TB Conference taking place at Birchwood Hotel & O.R Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng Province serves as a national platform for Government, academia, civil society, development partners, healthcare professionals, researchers and communities to reflect on progress made in the fight against TB and identify measures required to accelerate South Africa's response to the epidemic. #SATBConference2026 #EndTB #PaulMashatile

#SATBConference2026 Towards a TB-Free World! 🌍💙

Final Day of the #SATBConference2026 is underway! The final day of the conference will feature key plenary discussions focused on sustainability, accountability, and closing the TB and HIV response gaps: ☑️Plenary Session 4 ☑️SANAC Round Table Discussion ☑️Closing Plenary Session

Together, we continue advancing innovation, collaboration and action towards a TB-free South Africa. #SATBConference2026 #EndTB #NCDOH2026

🫁 DAY 3: SA TB CONFERENCE 2026 Northern Cape Department of Health officials shared key insights on mining partnerships in TB care and improving outcomes for patients with drug-resistant TB.

Team AHRI in action today at #SATBconference2026 ✅ Talks & posters spanned end of treatment TB related health impairment; detection of drug resistance by BD MAX MDR-TB vs. Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra, & characteristics & Mtb bacillary burden among HIV & HIV- adults starting treatment

As the #SATBConference2026 comes to an end, @twice_m5099, Policy and Advocacy Officer at @TBAC_sa, reflected on the people at the heart of the #TB response, reminding delegates that the fight against #TB extends far beyond conference discussions and into communities across the country. “Beyond the presentations and discussions lies a painful reality: people in rural communities are still losing their lives to a preventable and treatable disease.” She stressed that the voices of affected communities, rural healthcare workers and traditional leaders must remain at the centre of #TB policy, funding and action. “Most importantly, I am attending this TB Conference for those most affected by TB—the families, friends and communities who carry the burden of this disease every day...Ending TB starts with listening to and investing in the people most affected by it.” #EndTB #CommunityVoices #HealthEquity #RuralHealth @MRCza @ConferenceTb @HST_health @HealthZA @StopTB @TBHIVCare @AHRI_News

Presenting on Targeted Universal TB Testing (TUTT), Prof. Martinson highlighted the need to move beyond symptom-based screening and adopt more proactive approaches to finding people with #TB. He argued that testing high-risk groups earlier could help identify cases that are often missed, making better use of South Africa's existing diagnostic and laboratory systems to get people diagnosed and treated sooner. “Why don't we just test everybody who is at high risk? Forget about asking about symptoms-just test them.” TUTT refers to a testing strategy that offers TB tests to people at high risk of the disease, regardless of whether they have symptoms, to help find cases earlier and start treatment sooner. @ConferenceTb @TBProof @TheUnion_TBLH @HealthZA @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @MRCza @realTBpeople @isivivanacentre @IDevep909 @SoulCity_SA @iasociety @RHAPnews

Sharing her lived experience at the #SATBConference2026, Ntswaki Mosia-Motaung reflected on her #TB journey, which began in February 2009 when what initially seemed like a persistent cough linked to a new environment in Pretoria gradually worsened. After seeking medical care and undergoing further testing, she was eventually diagnosed with #TB and started treatment. She completed her treatment and recovered. However, in 2014, she was diagnosed with #TB again and was placed on a six-month treatment regimen, which she also completed. Today, she says she is alive because of timely treatment, supportive healthcare workers and a strong support system. Her #TB experience now drives her advocacy, as she encourages others to test early, start treatment and complete the full course. @TBProof @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @StopTB @HealthZA @ConferenceTb

🌍🎗️ Vuka! Together, We Can End TB The City is proud to host the 9th South African Tuberculosis Conference 2026 under the theme: "Vuka! Let's unite towards a TB-free world!" Held at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in #Boksburg,

Deputy President Shipokosa @PMashatile, in his capacity as SANAC Chairperson, will on Thursday, 11 June 2026 address the closing session of the 9th South African TB Conference in Boksburg, from 08 - 11 June 2026. shorturl.at/URQKX #SATBConference2026

With only 3 days to go until the 9th #SATBConference2026, @TBAC_sa is looking forward to hosting an important discussion on the role of #TB champions in strengthening South Africa’s #TB response. #TB champions will share their lived experiences, reflecting on how they have used their personal journeys to raise awareness, support their communities, challenge stigma and contribute to efforts to fight #TB in the country. Don't miss this satellite session as we unpack the impact of community-led advocacy and the need for community-centred TB responses. @ConferenceTb @TBProof @HealthZA @GautengHealth @SECTION27news @SAHRCommission @SoulCity_SA @GlobalTBCaucus @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @CsfSanac @StopTB @realTBpeople @FASTPrEPstudy @FastTrackTBCure @AquitySA

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Thursday, 11 June 2026, address the closing session of the 9th South African TB Conference taking place at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Gauteng Province, from 08-11 June 2026. #SATBConference2026 Read more: bit.ly/4xzxrh0

📢 Happening today at #SATBConference2026 Don't miss Dr James van Duuren's talk - which forms part of a session focused on quality of life & post-TB care - on TB related health impairment at end of treatment in uMkhanyakude District. More 👇🏾 @TBConference #endTB

Plenary 3 at the #SATBConference 2026 explored critical innovations and patient-centred approaches shaping the future of TB control. Speakers: ✅ Prof. Violet Chihota ✅ Mr. Braden van Breda ✅ Dr. Boitumelo Seepamore ✅ Dr. Elias Ramarumo #SATB2026 #VukaTB #SATBConference2026

📍#SATBConference2026 | Day 1 The Northern Cape Department of Health is proud to participate in the 9th South African TB Conference under the theme: “Vuka, Let’s Unite Towards a TB-Free World.”