Operationalising Social Protection for TB Care and Management: Implementation and Policy Lessons

KNCV is hosting this opportunity to learn how social protection can help make tuberculosis (TB) care more accessible, equitable and person-centred.

5 of August, 2026
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TB is not only a health challenge, it also has a profound social and economic impact on individuals and families. Many people affected by TB face financial hardship, food insecurity, stigma, and emotional distress, making it more difficult to stay consistent during treatment, or even complete it. Social protection measures such as cash assistance, health insurance, psychosocial support, welfare schemes, and community-based services can play a vital role in helping people access care and stay on treatment.
 
KNCV invites you for this engaging webinar as experts, researchers, policymakers, and programme leaders share practical lessons from implementing social protection interventions for TB in Nepal, Indonesia, India, and Viet Nam. Drawing on recent research and real-world programme experiences, speakers will discuss what works, the challenges encountered, and how countries can strengthen support systems for people affected by TB.
 

Webinar: Operationalising Social Protection for TB Care and Management: Implementation and Policy Lessons

Date:

5 of August 2025

Time:

7:00 - 8:00 PM (Bangkok time) / 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Amsterdam time)

Who is the webinar for?

•  National TB Programme Managers
•  Policymakers
•  Social protection and insurance agencies
•  Public health practitioners
•  Researchers and academia
•  Civil society organisations
•  Development partners
•  Implementing agencies

What will you learn?

The webinar will explore how psycho-socioeconomic interventions can improve treatment adherence and outcomes, reduce the burden of TB on households, and contribute to more person-centred care. You will engage in a discussion on scaling up social protection through stronger intersectoral collaboration between health, social welfare, and policy sectors.

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Experts

Moderator:

  • Delia Boccia (Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Italy)

Speakers:

  • Dr. Kritika Dixit (Birat Nepal Medical Trust)
  • Ahmad Fuady (Universitas Indonesia)
  • Prachi Shukla (World Health Partners, India)
  • Rachel Forse (Karolinska Institutet)

See the full program below

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