Submit your story with these easy steps
Step 1
Record your story using the prompts below.
Step 2
Submit your video to this website.
Step 3
Once reviewed, your video will be uploaded, and you will be notified.
Step 4
Share your story with the community and inspire others to join the fight against TB.
Submit your story with these easy steps
Step 1
Record your story using the prompts below.
Step 2
Submit your video to this website.
Step 3
Once reviewed, your video will be uploaded, and you will be notified.
Step 4
Once reviewed, your video will be uploaded, and you will be notified
Here's a video tutorial to help you get started
Here are some questions you can answer to tell your story:
- How did you feel when you first received your TB diagnosis?
- Describe your initial reaction and emotions after learning you had TB.
- What was the toughest part of your journey with TB?
- Share the biggest challenges you faced during your TB treatment.
- What motivated you to keep fighting and eventually overcome the disease?
- Talk about what kept you going and helped you stay strong throughout your treatment.
- What advice would you give to someone who has just been diagnosed with TB?
- Provide practical advice and encouragement for individuals recently diagnosed with TB.
We understand that sharing your story can be difficult. You can choose to remain anonymous if you prefer.
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Your platform to share and inspire
My TB Story is a dedicated platform where anyone affected by tuberculosis (TB) can share their experiences. Whether you are currently battling TB, a survivor, a healthcare provider, or someone who has witnessed the impact of TB, your story matters.
Why share your story?
Increase Awareness
- Over 300,000 people will get sick with TB in South Africa this year. What does this mean? Almost half won’t know they have TB. Sharing your story can help others about the disease, its symptoms, and treatment options.
- By sharing your journey, you can emphasize the importance of recognizing TB symptoms and seeking timely medical care.
Break the Stigma
- TB carries a sense of shame and embarrassment that can prevent people from seeking help. Your story can help break this stigma and create a more supportive environment for those affected.
- Personal stories can normalize discussing symptoms and encourage proactive health measures.
Encourage Action
- Sharing your story can inspire others to take action, whether it’s getting tested, seeking treatment, or supporting someone with TB.
- Highlight the importance of respectful and dignified treatment for all TB patients.
We all have a story. Sharing your TB journey can help end the stigma and encourage people to seek help. Together, we can create a South Africa where TB is no longer a barrier to living a healthy and fulfilling life.
By sharing your journey, you can inspire Mzansi (South Africa) and show fellow South Africans battling TB that they're not alone
Why is it urgent to address the issue of TB in South Africa?
280K
cases of TB were notified in South Africa in 2022 as per WHO Report.
Source: WHO
Source: WHO
54,200
people in South Africa died from TB in 2022 as per WHO Report.
Source: WHO
Source: WHO
Global Hotspot for TB
ranking among the top 30 countries with the most cases.
Source: WHO
Source: WHO
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