We invite you to join the webinar “People centered care for TB in WHO European region: How to strengthen peer-to-peer support”.
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August 2026 | 11:00 CEST
⏱ Duration: 1.5 hours
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Languages: English and Russian with simultaneous interpretation
· How can an effective peer support system for people affected by tuberculosis be established?
· Which models have already proven successful across the WHO European Region?
· What unique role can people with lived experience of TB play in supporting others throughout their treatment journey?
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tr5X1ox6QjaiHNCJ68F0EA
During this regional webinar, participants will explore:
- the current landscape of TB peer support programmes across Europe and Central Asia, and why peer support matters for people-centred TB care;
- the core functions of peer support and different implementation models;
- establishing and strengthening peer support: recruiting, training and retaining people with lived experience of TB;
- country experiences and challenges: sustaining peer support and collaborating with civil society organisations and public health authorities.
Webinar speakers:
· Aleksandrs Zaļivskis (Latvia)
· Bianca Nitoi (Romania)
· Irina Mutruc (Moldova)
· Nairuhi Safaryan and Hripsime Atoyan (Armenia)
· Marina Chokheli (Georgia)
The webinar will be of particular interest to representatives of civil society organisations, healthcare professionals, people affected by tuberculosis, and everyone interested in advancing people-centred approaches to TB care.
The event is organised by the LHL International Tuberculosis Foundation in partnership with the TB Europe Coalition (TBEC) and the Latvian Society against Tuberculosis (LTBAB), with financial support from the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services.
We look forward to welcoming you!
