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Neftaly: Ending Tuberculosis as a Public Health Threat
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, despite being preventable and curable. Millions of people fall ill every year, with the greatest burden affecting low-income and vulnerable populations. Neftaly is committed to changing that.
Our mission is clear: to reduce TB transmission, illness, and death to such low levels that TB is no longer a public health problem.
This vision aligns with the global goal to end the TB epidemic by 2030, as outlined in the WHO End TB Strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Neftaly works in partnership with governments, civil society, healthcare providers, and communities to build strong, equitable, and sustainable TB responses.
Our Strategic Focus Areas
1. Early Detection and Timely Diagnosis
We scale up access to accurate and rapid TB testing by:
- Deploying molecular diagnostic tools like GeneXpert in high-burden settings
- Training frontline health workers to identify TB symptoms and screen at-risk populations
- Integrating TB screening with other health services, especially HIV, maternal health, and primary care
2. Universal Access to Quality Treatment
To break the chain of transmission and prevent drug resistance, we ensure that:
- Every person diagnosed with TB receives free, effective treatment with full support
- Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases are managed with second-line drugs and close follow-up
- Treatment models are people-centered, promoting adherence and reducing stigma
3. Preventing TB in Vulnerable Populations
We prioritize prevention strategies, including:
- TB preventive therapy (TPT) for high-risk groups such as people living with HIV and household contacts of TB patients
- Strengthening infection control in healthcare facilities, schools, and workplaces
- Promoting behavior change communication to raise awareness and encourage early care-seeking
4. Community Engagement and Empowerment
We believe communities are at the heart of TB elimination. Neftaly supports:
- Community health worker networks to deliver DOT (directly observed therapy), health education, and follow-up care
- Empowering TB survivors and advocates to reduce stigma and influence policy
- Mobilizing local resources and leadership to sustain TB awareness and support efforts
5. Health System Strengthening and Sustainability
To make progress sustainable, we:
- Support national TB programs in planning, monitoring, and financing TB services
- Improve data collection and surveillance systems to track progress and respond quickly
- Advocate for universal health coverage (UHC) so TB care is accessible to all, regardless of income or location
Our Vision for Impact
By reducing TB transmission, morbidity, and mortality, Neftaly envisions:
- Fewer new TB infections each year through widespread prevention and public education
- High treatment success rates, especially for drug-resistant TB
- Dramatic declines in TB-related deaths, particularly among vulnerable populations
- Stronger, more resilient health systems equipped to sustain TB control efforts long-term