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This Podcast features a conversation with Dr Rohit Sarin, Director of National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD) in Delhi, India (formerly LRS Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases), who is among the LEADERS featured in #EndTB Dialogues - a special CNS series, presenting insightful and thought-provoking interviews with leaders to accelerate progress towards ending TB. Launched in the lead up to the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health in October 2019, this #endTBdialogues series underpins the URGENCY to step up the fight against the epidemic. #EndTBdialogues feature conversations with those who have spent years in fighting the world's top infectious killer disease. Business as usual will fail us in meeting the #endTB target by 2030. New/fresh thinking is vital to reimagine every critical cog-in-the-wheel to end TB, as well as accelerate progress towards other SDGs. Dr Rohit Sarin has been instrumental in helping shape the fight against TB not just in LRS or NITRD but also influencing national, regional and global evidence-based policy making to fight this pandemic He was in conversation with CNS Managing Editor Shobha Shukla. Shobha is also the Coordinator of APCAT Media (Asia Pacific regional media network to end TB and #tobacco, and #beatNCDs). For more information be welcome to visit: www.bit.ly/endtbdialogues Thanks team CNS Email: [email protected]

This Podcast features conversation with Dr Charlotte Kristiansson, Unitaid's team leader for operations; Dr Draurio Barreira, Unitaid's technical manager, strategy team (former head of TB programme of Brazil); and Dr Dennis Falzon, Medical Officer, Global TB Programme of the World Health Organization (WHO). They are among the LEADERS featured in #endTBdialogues - a special CNS series, presenting insightful and thought-provoking interviews with leaders to accelerate progress towards ending TB. Launched in the lead up to the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health in October 2019, this #endTBdialogues series underpins the URGENCY to step up the fight against the epidemic. #EndTBdialogues feature conversations with those who have spent years in fighting the world's top infectious killer disease. Business as usual will fail us in meeting the #endTB target by 2030. New/fresh thinking is vital to reimagine every critical cog-in-the-wheel to end TB, as well as accelerate progress towards other SDGs. They were in conversation with CNS Managing Editor Shobha Shukla. Shobha is also the Coordinator of APCAT Media (Asia Pacific regional media network to end TB and #tobacco, and #beatNCDs). For more information be welcome to visit: www.bit.ly/endtbdialogues Thanks team CNS Email: [email protected]

This Podcast features Dr M Sunil Kumar, State Tuberculosis Officer, Kerala, who is among the LEADERS featured in #endTBdialogues - a special CNS series, presenting insightful and thought-provoking interviews with leaders to accelerate progress towardsending TB. Launched in the lead up to the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health in October 2019, this #endTBdialogues series underpins the URGENCY to step up the fight against the epidemic. #EndTBdialogues feature conversations with those who have spent years in fighting the world's top infectious killer disease. Business as usual will fail us in meeting the #endTB target by 2030. New/fresh thinking is vital to reimagine every critical cog-in-the-wheel to end TB, as well as accelerate progress towards other SDGs. Dr M Sunil Kumar is at the forefront to help shape the fight against TB in the state, as well as, plans to eliminate latent TB. He shares insights on how Kerala state developed the plan to end TB, its implementation and journey ahead towards elimination of the pandemic. Dr Sunil Kumar is in conversation with CNS Managing Editor Shobha Shukla. Shobha is also the Coordinator of APCAT Media (Asia Pacific regional media network to end TB and #tobacco, and #beatNCDs). For more information be welcome to visit: www.bit.ly/endtbdialogues Thanks team CNS Email: [email protected]

This Podcast features Paran Sarimita Winarni, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) survivor from Jakarta, Indonesia and executive secretary of PETA (Pejuang Tangguh), an organisation that empowers ex-TB patients to become treatment supporters for those who are still on treatment. She was in conversation with CNS head Shobha Shukla. Paran is also a member of Global Coalition of TB Activists; South EastAsia rGLC (Regional Green Light Committee) for the WHO programme for 2019-2020; and Youth Movement Against TB in Indonesia. Thanks CNS eLearning Programme Team Email: [email protected]

This Podcast features Dr Erlina Burhan, noted TB expert from Indonesia and member, Board of Directors, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union). She was in conversation with CNS head Shobha Shukla. Dr Burhan speaks about strong linkages between tobacco use, TB, diabetes, cancer (such as lung cancer), among others. She calls for high level political commitment to jump start stronger action against these preventable epidemics. She strongly emphasizes on prevention of TB (latent TB) which is a critical cog in the wheel to #endTB. Shobha Shukla also coordinates APCAT Media (Asia Pacific regional media network for preventing NCDs and ending tobacco and TB). Thanks CNS eLearning Programme Team Email: [email protected]

This Podcast features Dr Paula I Fujiwara, Scientific Director of International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), who was in conversation with CNS Managing Editor Shobha Shukla, at the 4th Summit of APCAT (Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention) in Bogor City of Indonesia. Tobacco is not only a major common risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) but also communicable diseases such as tuberculosis (TB). TB is also linked to diabetes. In parts of the world where we have high rates of tobacco use, we also see high rates of TB and diabetes. We are adding fuel to the fire if we do not respond in an integrated manner. And a lot more insights from Dr Paula I Fujiwara! Listen to this interview! Thanks CNS eLearning Programme Team Email: [email protected]

This Podcast features Nepal's former Minister for Health and Population, and current Member of Parliament (MP), Khagaraj Adhikari, who was in conversation with CNS Managing Editor Shobha Shukla, at the 4th Summit of APCAT (Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention) in Bogor, Indonesia. He shares how a major tobacco industry (Surya), had not only not followed Nepal government's decision for stronger, effective graphic warnings on all tobacco products, but that industry took legal recourse and case is still pending in Court. He wishes if industries and businesses comply with all public health laws and policies and decisions. Industry should not be allowed to act against public health or people's interests. Khagaraj Adhikari reflects how a regional parliamentary caucus in Asia and the Pacific help strengthen tobacco control and NCDs prevention efforts as well as collectively fight tobacco industry interference in public health policy. And a lot more! Listen to this interview! Thanks CNS eLearning Programme Team Email: [email protected]

This Podcast features Dr Gan Quan, Director of Tobacco Control at International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), who was in conversation with CNS Managing Editor Shobha Shukla, at the 4th Summit of APCAT (Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention) in Bogor, Indonesia. He shares insights on why platforms like APCAT are important to bring local leaders on one platform to share local actions to control tobacco and prevent NCDs as well as to share how they are countering tobacco industry interference in public health policy. Some cities like Balanga City have been sued by the tobacco industry - which is important for other cities to look in and deliberate on how can they more effectively counter the tobacco industry.For countries like India and China, one of the major challenges is the influence of tobacco industry at national or federal level making it more difficult to pass any strong tobacco control policy. Whereas influence of industry is much less strong at state, city or local level. Implementation at local level is so key. In #India it is implementation of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) 2003, in #China it is smoke-free laws, and in Indonesia, it is smoke-free and ban on tobacco #advertising, promotion and sponsorship, it is really the local action, local enforcement, and local movements, which have been the highlight. In Dr Gan Quan's opinion this has been one of the major factors that have driven down the smoking rates in these three countries.30% reduction of tobacco use by 2030 compared to 2015 is an ambitious target for governments as we are dealing with very addictive product, with very strong industry behind it. If we look back on progress we have made, it is not a very easy problem to solve.And a lot more! Listen to this full interview with Dr Gan Quan for more insights. Thanks CNS eLearning Programme Team Email: [email protected]

This Podcast features Francis Garcia, Mayor of Balanga City in Philippines and Co-Chair of APCAT, who was in conversation with CNS Managing Editor Shobha Shukla at the 4th Summit of APCAT (Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention) in Bogor City Indonesia. Mayor Francis Garcia appeals to the young people to champion healthy living, and never begin use of tobacco. He is a strong supporter of #TobaccoFreeGeneration campaign. Thanks CNS eLearning Programme Team Email: [email protected]

This Podcast features Antonio Joseph R Inton, Mayor of Hermosa in Philippines, who was in conversation with CNS Managing Editor Shobha Shukla at the 4th Summit of APCAT (Asia Pacific Cities Alliance for Tobacco Control and NCDs Prevention) in Bogor, Indonesia. Mayor Antonio also speaks about Tobacco Free Generation efforts which is helping children and young people to stay away from tobacco. Thanks CNS eLearning Programme Team Email: [email protected]