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The activity titled “Breaking Stigma: Community Voices on Tuberculosis, Mental Health, and Human Dignity” was successfully held virtually on April 16, 2026 via Zoom. The webinar was organized by the Centre for Positive Health Organization (CEPHO) in collaboration with the Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) and affiliated with the Association of Women Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN).
The session brought together tuberculosis survivors, healthcare professionals, human rights advocates, civil society organizations, community members, and public health stakeholders to discuss the intersection between tuberculosis, mental health, stigma, discrimination, and human dignity.
Key presentations focused on:
- Lived experiences of tuberculosis-related stigma and discrimination
- Mental health implications of tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment
- Human rights protections and legal frameworks against discrimination
Participants engaged actively during the interactive panel discussion and question-and-answer session, where issues relating to legal protection, access to justice, psychosocial support, community awareness, and healthcare-related stigma were discussed extensively.
The webinar created a safe and inclusive space for dialogue, experience sharing, advocacy, and collective reflection on the need for people-centered and rights-based approaches to tuberculosis response.
Major outcomes from the activity included:
- Increased awareness of TB-related stigma and discrimination
- Improved understanding of the relationship between tuberculosis and mental health
- Enhanced awareness of legal rights and reporting mechanisms for discrimination cases
- Strengthened stakeholder collaboration and community engagement
The activity also identified critical gaps requiring further attention, including:
- Limited awareness of human rights protections at community level
- Persistent stigma within healthcare and social settings
- Need for stronger integration of mental health support into TB programming
As part of sustainability efforts and continued engagement, organizers announced plans for a follow-up dialogue in June 2026, which will provide expanded participation opportunities, increased engagement with healthcare workers, and deeper discussions around stigma reduction and human dignity.
Description de l’activité :
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to affect millions of people worldwide, but beyond the medical challenges, many individuals face stigma, discrimination, and psychological distress. These social barriers often discourage people from seeking testing or completing treatment.
This interactive online dialogue will bring together community health workers, civil society organizations, advocates, and individuals affected by TB to explore the intersection between health, mental well-being, and human dignity.
Participants will share experiences from their communities, discuss the impact of stigma on TB prevention and treatment, and identify practical community-driven solutions to promote empathy, inclusion, and treatment support.
Through collective learning and dialogue, the session aims to strengthen collaboration among organizations working to protect the rights and dignity of people affected by TB.