Campaigns and Projects
TBAG
TBAG - Tuberculosis Action Group is a
coalition that includes front line workers, drop in centre staff,
street nurses and shelter staff who are concerned about TB among Toronto's
homeless population.
Read the TBAG report on tuberculosis
in Toronto's homeless community: TB or Not
TB? There is no question. First published in June 2003, this
report includes a backgrounder on TB, risk factors on why TB spreads
throughout the homeless community, recommendations to prevent
transmission, a glossary of terms, and much more.
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TB Inquest in to the Death of Joseph Teigesser
In 2001, Toronto experienced a micro-epidemic as
tuberculosis spread throughout the homeless community. Fifteen
men developed active TB, many of whom have died as a result. The
Coroner's Office held an inquest into the death of one of these men.
That man was Joseph Teigesser. TBAG held an active role in
getting this inquest started. Today, TBAG continues to advocate
for the necessary precautionary measures in order to prevent another
outbreak. |
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| Press Releases from the Inquest |
Photos from the Inquest |
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| May 6, 2004 | Jury Delivers Recommendations | |
| April 28, 2004 | Final Submissions to the Jury | |
| April 2, 2004 | Inquest Continues | |
| March 24, 2004 | 9 Witnesses Denied | |
| March 19, 2004 | Tb Inquest of the Century | |
| June 2003 | TBAG Wants Inquest Date Set | |
Information about TB
How TB is spread/How to stop TB from spreading
The Lung Association has
quick facts on TB, as well as the history of TB in Canada, and a quiz to
test your TB knowledge.
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Note: This page is in the process of being constructed, so please be patient with us as we get the info posted |