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

KNCV hosted an 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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Published on July 10, 2026•2 minute readtime

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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 hosted 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 discussed 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

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Who is the information 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 we learned?

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