What does the Red Cross Red Crescent do?
Red Cross Red Crescent volunteers are involved at all levels in the fight against TB. Because they live in the affected communities they can easily • identify vulnerable groups • provide effective health education • find those in need of treatment. Additionally, Red Cross Red Crescent volunteers provide social care after the first phase of treatment. Their activities include: • making sure that patients follow the treatment • helping patients to get enough and good quality food • being there for them when they have questions or need someone to talk to. As a result of this combination of these activities, the percentage of people who can be cured of TB increases significantly. National Red Cross Red Crescent Societies also speak with authorities, policy-makers and the public to ensure that the necessary resources are available to control TB.
