Why is the HLM on tuberculosis (TB) important for Canada’s
HIV and TB civil society?
How does TB affect people living in Canada?
How can you get involved in Canadian and global advocacy efforts in lead up to the HLM on TB?
ICAD and RESULTS Canada invite you to join us for an
online discussion to learn more.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
1:00pm – 2:00pm ET
Killing 1.7 million people in 2016, TB is the most deadly infectious disease and leading cause of death for people with HIV around the world. In September 2018 the world will gather at the United Nations for the High-Level Meeting on TB – the most significant political meeting ever held on TB.
Global civil society and affected communities are mobilizing to push for ambitious people-centred TB programs and to hold their governments and stakeholders accountable on their commitments.
SPEAKERS:
- Global Fund Advocates Network (GFAN)
- Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
- STOP TB Canada
- Other speaker(s) to be confirmed
