Stories

Personal stories of people affected by TB

Martha Baroi: Finding Light Through Her TB Journey

Martha Baroi is a warm, kind, and strong woman from Norway — someone whose calm presence and gentle smile make people feel safe and understood. Looking at her today, it...

The Story of a Man Who Survived Tuberculosis

Andrey (name changed) is a young man from Latvia who agreed to share his story with us anonymously. Andrey battled tuberculosis and experienced firsthand how this disease affects not only...

From defeating TB to fighting for patients’ rights: Oxana Rucșineanu’s journey

From defeating TB to fighting for patients’ rights: Oxana Rucșineanu’s journey

Eighteen years ago, Oxana Rucșineanu’s life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) at the age of 20. In ward 1 of the phthisiopneumology department of...