As part of the Community-based Directly Observed Treatment Subproject (DOTS-C), integrated into the Community Project for the Prevention of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis, a community lecture was held in April 2025in Tomás neighborhood, Alto Catumbela, in the Babaera/Ganda municipality.

The session aimed to raise awareness about TB transmission, prevention, and treatment. Key topics included:

• How TB is transmitted, especially through airborne droplets from coughs and sneezes of infected individuals;
• Preventive measures such as good ventilation, respiratory hygiene, and early diagnosis;
• The importance of proper treatment, highlighting the critical role of Directly Observed Treatment (DOT) in curing TB and preventing drug resistance.

The session was well-attended by local leaders (sobas) and community members, who asked questions and shared experiences. The event concluded with the distribution of IEC materials, promoting health education and access to reliable information.

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