From Defeating TB to Fighting for Patients’ Rights: Oxana RucșIneanu’s Journey

25 March 2025

Oxana is a survivor of drug-resistant TB and leads the Moldova National Association of TB Patients “SMIT”, which provides psychosocial support and peer education to people affected by TB as well as engaging in advocacy work. She is the TB CAB co-chair and participates in several TB community forums.

Read the inspiring story of Oxana, her challenging treatment journey, what motivated her to become an advocate and how she is championing the interests of TB patients in the Republic of Moldova.

* Photo credit: World Health Organization

Source: World Health Organization