John Green Becomes TB People Ambassador
We are proud to announce that John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author and global health advocate, has officially joined TB People as an Ambassador.
John Green is widely known for his novels such as The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, and Turtles All the Way Down, which have touched millions of readers worldwide. Beyond his literary success, John has become a passionate voice for global health equity, using his platform to raise awareness about tuberculosis and other preventable diseases.
In his keynote address at the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2025, John shared his personal journey of learning about TB:
“In 2019… I didn’t know TB continues to be the leading infectious killer in the world, killing more than malaria, typhoid and war together.”
He emphasized the critical role of communities in the fight against TB:
“Community organisations are so essential in the treatment of TB… Fighting the disease is hard, fighting the stigma is harder.”
John’s words are a powerful reminder that advocacy, storytelling, and community voices are essential to ending TB. His commitment aligns perfectly with TB People’s mission to ensure dignity, protection, and access to care for every person affected by tuberculosis.
As an ambassador, John Green will help amplify the voices of TB survivors and communities, advocate for increased funding, and challenge stigma through global storytelling initiatives.