Advocacy & Lobbying

The Rainbow TB Forum, in partnership with Blossom Trust and EduClowns, conducts an annual awareness and advocacy campaign for World TB Day. In line with the themes set by Stop TB and the CDC, RTBF takes the campaign to the streets of Virudhunagar to raise awareness about tuberculosis and reduce stigma. During these events, we educate communities on identifying TB symptoms, connect people to healthcare and testing services, and advocate for improved diagnosis, greater visibility, and stronger community support for those affected by TB.

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As part of the World TB Day 2017 campaign, banners were displayed at the Virudhunagar Railway Station and flyers were distributed by a group of six clowns. The banners and flyers were designed to share simple and memorable information about TB, including its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how the Rainbow TB Forum helps patients cope with the disease.