Patient-Activists
Having fought their own personal battles against TB, these heroes are reaching out to others and taking action to stop the spread of the disease. By sharing their stories with the world, our patient-activists are raising awareness and bringing the issues surrounding TB to the forefront of the public agenda.
Carol Nyirenda is a passionate and highly effective advocate, who has the ability to advance policies and increase funding for TB on a local, national, and global scale.
Lucy's personal battle with TB-HIV co-infection has made her a powerful voice in the fight against both epidemics.
Being the sole survivor of a hospital-wide TB outbreak in London awakened author and patient-activist, Paul Thorn, to the disturbing and deadly synergy between HIV/AIDS and TB.
The first individual in Zambia to publicly acknowledge his HIV status, and a preeminent global advocate on the increasing threat of TB, Winstone left behind a legacy of courageous advocacy that will continue to positively impact the fight against TB and HIV.
