TB Free : TB Free Nelson Mandela Aventis Project for Combating TB
To quote Mr. Mandela: To quote Mr. Mandela “South Africa has a history of overcoming the worst ills imaginable. Each and every person has a responsibility to assist in the call that we are needed. We are very happy to have found a strong partner in Aventis, working together with us, towards eradicating TB in South Africa.”
Nelson Mandela
Johannesburg, 22 April 2002
Slide3: One Demand In South Africa TO BE TUBERCULOSIS FREE
Contents: Contents Statement of need
Commitment to TB
TB Problem
TB Partnership and project governance
Progress to date
Benefits
Conclusion
Further requirements
Tuberculosis: A Killer: Tuberculosis: A Killer Single biggest killer along side HIV/ AIDS, and growing.
Low cure rates of 65%, despite a WHO and South African objective of 85%
YET THIS IS A CURABLE DISEASE - UNLIKE AIDS
TB in South Africa : TB in South Africa in 2001: 424 per 100 000 people – total 188 695 cases
in 2002: 494 per 100 000 people – total 224 000 cases (Note: Overall notification rate for Africa in 2002 was 147 per 100 000 people!)
Expected to increase in 2003 & 2004, due to effects of HIV and other factors
in 2006: TB would reach epidemic proportions in South Africa, unless action is taken Then Now Future
TB Challenge : TB Challenge Go for a TB Free South Africa
Increase TB cure rates to reach WHO target of 85%
To ensure accurate recording and reporting of TB case detection rates.
Directly Observed Short Course Therapy
Will Be The Means To Our Goal
Vision: Vision “A TB Free South Africa”.
This vision will be realized through
increased TB awareness,
dedicated trained treatment supporters,
patient access to information about the disease and their own progress,
patient compliance with treatment requirements
Demonstrated Commitment: Demonstrated Commitment Conceptualized TB Free
Partnership with Nelson Mandela Foundation, Aventis, Aventis Foundation and Government of SA (Department of Health)
Donation of 15 million euros over a five-year period from pharma company Aventis
Established organization and infrastructure to realize TB Free Vision (»Nelson Mandela Aventis Project for Combating TB Association incorporated under section 21«)
Why the Nelson Mandela Foundation?: Why the Nelson Mandela Foundation? Mr. Mandela has requested this life-saving initiative
The South African people and the world believe in him
Demonstrated commitment to cause of the poor and oppressed
The success of the Nelson Mandela children foundation
A unique opportunity
to partner with this living legend
Why the Aventis Foundation ?: Why the Aventis Foundation ? German charitable trust established by Aventis, a world leader in pharmaceuticals
Promotes civil society organizations and civic activities, with a focus on healthcare
The »Aventis Foundation Sustainable Healthcare Project« supports exemplary and urgent initiatives that improve the provision of basic healthcare:
A perfect fit with TB Free Vision
Targeted Beneficiaries: Targeted Beneficiaries TB Patients
DOT Supporters
Professional Health Workers
Communities through Advocacy
Alignment with Government: Alignment with Government TB FREE supports the National Tuberculosis Control programme and the WHO targets of a
70% case detection rate (within target)
85% cure rate (currently 65%)
5% treatment interruption rate (currently 13%)
These targets have to be met by 2005 according to the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) of the South African government.
Project Scope: Project Scope Increase TB awareness through advocacy and social mobilisation
Establish fixed centres of excellence in all 9 provinces
Establish mobile units attached to each centres of excellence
Build training capacity to train DOT supporters
Implement systems and infrastructure for management and monitoring of the project
Progress to date: Progress to date TB Free organization established to implement the project
4 locations for the fixed centres of excellence have been identified refurbishment is in progress (Gauteng Province, Kwazulu Natal, Northwest and Northern Cape Provinces)
Training arrangements for DOT supporters are advanced
Training materials are available and ready for use
Advocacy programme is being finalized
TB Free nominated to be an example of an ideal Public-Private Partnership for TB control
Why this partnership is working:
Why this partnership is working TB is a top health priority of the South African government
We have developed a bottom-up concept. The people have spoken!
DOTS initiative is a proven working strategy.
The concept is measurable and practical
Aventis and Aventis Foundation are committed to this life-saving programme
Nelson Mandela believes in it and supports the programme
Slide17: A Commitment to Life