Workplaces must fight tuberculosis

A short video highlighting the importance of a supportive workplace environment in ensuring that workers with TB seek timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Date issued: 28 May 2018 | Size/duration: 00:01:01


TB affects people in the most productive age group with catastrophic economic impact on the patient and their family. The high financial burden – loss of wages, treatment and other expenses – coupled with the psycho-social impacts of TB deter a patient from taking proper treatment. A supportive workplace environment can play a key role in ensuring that workers with TB seek timely diagnosis and proper and complete treatment.