At the International AIDS Conference in Montreal, civil society and activist organizations launched a new campaign inspired by the legacy of the late Dr. Paul Farmer calling for the “staff, stuff, space, systems, and support” necessary for shorter, effective TB treatment regimens to reach all who need them as a human right by the end of 2024. The 1 / 4 / 6 x 24 Campaign is about claiming the right of people with TB to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress, a precondition for realizing the right to health. Inspired by the legacy of the late Dr. Paul Farmer, the campaign is focused on getting in place by the end of 2024 the “staff, stuff, space, systems, and support” needed to successfully make available today’s short-course TB regimens – for everyone, everywhere. Read more here.
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