Despite entering the fifth year of the full-scale war, Ukraine’s tuberculosis (TB) response continues to function and save lives. In response to unprecedented challenges—including damaged infrastructure, the displacement of millions of people, and limited access to healthcare—healthcare workers, civil society organizations, and international partners are finding new solutions to ensure access to diagnosis and treatment for those who need it most.
In 2025, programs supported by the Alliance for Public Health demonstrated tangible results:
- over 75,000 people from vulnerable groups were screened for tuberculosis;
- 1,159 TB cases were detected — 100% of patients initiated treatment;
- TB detection efficiency among key populations improved by 16%;
- the rate of patients lost to follow-up decreased to 4%;
- over 5,000 TB cases have been diagnosed among key populations since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Particular attention was given to the most vulnerable populations, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), among whom 21 times more TB cases were detected in 2025 compared to 2021—due to active case finding and expanded access to services.
A comprehensive approach combining community-based active case finding, contact investigation, mobile clinics, telemedicine, and community support enables early diagnosis, continuity of treatment, and reduced transmission—even in frontline regions.
The integration of mental health into TB care became one of the key achievements of 2025: thousands of patients received psychological support, significantly improving treatment adherence and outcomes.
The report also highlights innovative approaches, including:
- mobile clinics and small outreach teams in remote and de-occupied communities;
- digital solutions (Help24, TWIIN) ensuring access to services during the war;
- the development of community-led monitoring and legal support for patients.
The report also features patient stories demonstrating how the combination of medical, psychological, and social support transforms lives and helps overcome barriers to treatment.
The full report is available at: https://aph.react-aph.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/World-TB-Day-2026-ENG.pdf
