A non-government organization has rolled out an initiative meant to combat tuberculosis at the grassroots level.
Sometime last month, the TBpeople Philippines Team embarked on a journey from Manila to Zamboanga City to meet with potential leaders of TBpeoplePH Discipleship.
The undertaking was supported by the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and Stop TB Partnership CFCS Round 10.
The mission was able to mobilize the TBpeoplePH Discipleship, providing the new recruits with basic training to become “certified advocates of TBpeoplePH.”
While in Zamboanga, the Manila-based group vigorously pursued its objective to educate the new members everything there was to know about tuberculosis.
The seminars covered basic information to more advanced topics, which the participants would eventually impart among the locals in their respective communities.
“The dedication and commitment shown by TBpeoplePH and its partners highlight the importance of collaborative efforts in tackling health challenges like tuberculosis,” the group said in a statement.
“By investing in education and empowerment, they are nurturing a new generation of leaders who can drive positive change within their own communities. Through initiatives like TBpeoplePH Discipleship, we can hope to see a future where tuberculosis is not only better understood but ultimately eradicated,” it added.
On the last day of their training, the recruits had the opportunity to put into practice what they learned during their three-day program on becoming certified and effective TB Survivor Advocates.
Capping the exercise was a courtesy call on Zamboanga City Mayor John Dalipe.
They brief the local chief executive on their concerns about the killer diseases affecting the city residents.
“We wanted him to understand the importance of supporting the Patient Support Group that we have established through TBpeoplePH. By working together, we believe that we can bring about positive change and improvements in this city’s TB program,” the mission said.
“We strongly believe that the TBpeoplePH Discipleship initiative has the potential to address many of the challenges surrounding tuberculosis in our nation. By empowering TB Survivors and other individuals who have first-hand experience with the disease, we can make significant strides toward improving awareness, treatment, and support systems,” the group said.
“Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by TB and create a brighter future for our community,” they added.
