Honoring a Legacy: TBPeople Philippines Attends the 6th Dr. Thelma Tupasi Memorial Lecture

TBPeople Philippines team and President Mrs. Eloisa Zepeda-Teng, was honored to attend the 6th Dr. Thelma Tupasi Memorial Lecture at Makati Medical City Hospital. It honored the late Dr. Thelma Tupasi whose legacy will live on by continuing the fight against TB. A visionary leader, Dr. Tupasi had been renowned as an expert in infectious diseases, whose work strived to enhance TB diagnosis, treatment, and patient care not only in the Philippines but also throughout the region. Her legacy inspires today’s health professionals, advocates, and organizations to seek innovation and collaboration in this effort to contain the TB epidemic. The event was attended by medical professionals, TB advocates, and stakeholders to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Dr. Tupasi and highlight the ongoing efforts in combating TB.

TBPeople Philippines President Mrs. Eloisa Zepeda-Teng expressed her gratitude for being part of this meaningful gathering, emphasizing that honoring leaders like Dr. Tupasi is important as they paved the way for TB awareness and patient-centered care. As TBPeople Philippines remains committed to empowering TB-affected communities and strengthening partnerships, this event reinforced the organization’s resolve to carry forward the mission of ending TB and achieving health equity for all.