Early Graduates of LIFT-TB Return to Health

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The Philippines began enrolling participants in LIFT-TB and treating them with a six-month, all-oral, three-drug regimen in June 2021. The first patient enrolled in LIFT-TB completed treatment in December 2021 and is now TB free.

“I really want to get well fast, so BPaL is better for me. ”

This person was motivated to participate in LIFT-TB by the prospect of a shorter, more effective therapy, testifying “Gusto ko na po talagang gumaling agad, kaya mas ok po sa akin (ang BPaL)” – “I really want to get well fast, so BPaL is better for me.”

Another LIFT-TB graduate further attested during her initiation to treatment, “Mas ok po kung mas maikli at mas konti ang gamutan, basta wala rin pong injection” – “The shorter the duration, and the fewer medicines, the better, as long as there is no injection.”