Projects

The core of all our projects is to reduce the burden of tuberculosis. That includes the epidemiological burden, the burden of ill health and disability, as well as the socio- economic burden for both individuals and society. To do so, strong organizations of people affected by tuberculosis is key. We work together to ensure that people with tuberculosis access diagnosis and treatment, and that they are able to complete treatment without overwhelming mental and financial hardship. We reach out to key and vulnerable populations as they often bear the highest burden of tuberculosis and have challenges in accessing the public health system.

Our main donors are Norad, Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services, EEA grants and Oslo Municipality.

Achievements:

  • 98% treatment success in Malawi
  • 14 % contribution to national case finding in Tanzania
  • 99% reduction in dyspnea, and 86% reduction in chest pain, after lung rehabilitation for people with post- tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD)
  • 2 national strategic plans (NSP) have included post- tuberculosis disabilities and lung rehabilitation

LHL International in numbers

  • We have 34 000 volunteers

Every year:

  • We reach more than 100 000 people affected by tuberculosis
  • We reach more than 400 000 key and vulnerable populations
  • We screen close to 1,5 million people
  • We provide social and nutritional support to 35 000 people with tuberculosis
  • We train more than 20 000 people

Projects