Opinion Pieces

Our voices on TB policy, stigma, treatment access, and the road to ending tuberculosis in Namibia.

Our Perspectives on Ending TB

The TB Free Foundation shares evidence-based opinions and advocacy commentary to drive meaningful changes in TB policy and community care.

February 2025 · Karin Husselmann

Why Namibia Must Prioritise TB in its National Health Agenda

Despite being a preventable and curable disease, TB continues to claim thousands of lives in Namibia each year. This piece argues for urgent policy reform and increased investment in TB services.

November 2024 · TB Free Foundation

Stigma: The Silent Barrier to TB Treatment

Social stigma around TB remains one of the biggest obstacles to early diagnosis and adherence to treatment. We explore how communities can change the narrative.

September 2024 · TB Free Foundation

The Link Between Poverty and TB — A Call for Structural Change

TB disproportionately affects the poorest and most vulnerable populations. Ending TB requires addressing the social determinants of health head-on.

July 2024 · Karin Husselmann

Drug-Resistant TB: Are We Doing Enough?

MDR-TB poses an escalating threat. We examine the current gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and support for drug-resistant TB patients in Namibia and the region.

March 2024 · TB Free Foundation

World TB Day 2024: More Than a Day of Awareness

World TB Day is not just a commemoration — it is a call to sustained action. We reflect on what still needs to change to achieve the END TB targets by 2030.

January 2024 · TB Free Foundation

Voices That Matter: Putting TB Patients at the Centre

Meaningful engagement of TB-affected communities must be more than a box-ticking exercise. We share practical lessons from our work across Namibia.

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