Humana People to People India launched a new publication, ‘Every Child Deserves A Healthy Future!’ at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The publication brings four inspiring stories of children from socially and economically marginalised communities who successfully overcame tuberculosis (TB), demonstrating the life-changing impact of early diagnosis, treatment, and community-based care.  

The launch took place during the India Meet chaired by Dr. Ishwar Gilada, Governing Council Member of the International AIDS Society (IAS), Chair of IAS Asia Pacific, Programme Committee Member of AIDS 2026, and Emeritus President of the AIDS Society of India (ASI).  

Tuberculosis remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, yet childhood TB has historically received limited attention. Stronger data collection on childhood TB began only about 15 years ago, and the first child-friendly TB medicine formulation became available just a decade ago, in Kenya in 2016. Through this publication, HPPI draws attention to the urgent need for continued investment in early diagnosis, child-friendly treatment, and community-led interventions to ensure that every child affected by TB has the opportunity to recover and lead a healthy life.  

The case stories featured in the publication prove how timely diagnosis, family support, dedicated healthcare workers, and community-based interventions can help children successfully complete TB treatment and return to healthy, active lives. The publication also speaks to the importance of addressing stigma, improving awareness, and ensuring equitable access to quality TB care for vulnerable children.  

During the conference, the publication was shared with several distinguished global health leaders and development partners, including: Kilford Zimondi (Country Director, Humana People to People South Africa), Luc Armand Bodea (Executive Director, Society for AIDS in Africa; Director, ICASA), Professor Jeanine Umutesi Condo (Secretary General, SAA/ICASA), Dr. Richard Nchabi Kamwi (President, SAA/ICASA; former Minister of Health, Namibia), and Shobha Shukla (Executive Director and Managing Editor, CNS). 

The launch of this publication at AIDS 2026 provided an important opportunity to share HPPI’s experiences in addressing childhood tuberculosis with the global health community. It underlines the organisation’s commitment to ensuring that children affected by TB receive timely diagnosis, quality care, and the support they need to achieve a healthy future while contributing to global efforts to end tuberculosis.