TB Proof

Algoa Cares March 23^rd March : TB Proof

TB Proof is a non-profit organization founded by South African health care workers and students as a result of their experience with occupational TB and especially, drug resistant TB . It is a well documented fact that health care workers are at a 6 times higher risk of contracting drug resistant TB. Ahead of World TB Day, which falls on March the 24^th, this NPO have come up with an initiative called #UnmaskStigma . This Initiative aims to inform health care workers and the public about TB and the false beliefs surrounding the disease that often stops people from getting themselves tested as soon as they may suspect that something is wrong. TB Proof are advocating that as many South Africans as possible wear a mask on World TB Day as a way of showing solidarity with TB patients by walking a ‘mile in their shoes’. Sadly TB continues to be a leading cause of death in South Africa, It is estimated that about 80 per cent of the population is infected with TB.

If you would like assist this organization in the ongoing work that you do by way of volunteering or by way of making a financial donation, you will find a needs list as well as contact and banking details below.

NEEDS LIST :

Partners who are willing to collaborate so as to help spread the message of the #unmaskstigma initiative in their communities
Funds to make their advocacy and educational work possible

Contact person : Andrea von Delft

Tel/Cell: 074 128 5619

Physical Address:

25 Galway road, East London

Banking details

Bank: First National Bank

Account Name: TB Proof

Account Number: 62524471901

Branch Code: 200912

Account Type: Cheque

Reference: Algoa Cares

''Never be afraid to do what is right, especially if the well being of a person or an animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” MARTIN LUTHER KING

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