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Oxana Rucsineanu
Lead of the Moldova National Association of Tuberculosis Patients “SMIT”
Oxana Rucșineanu holds a Master in Public Health. As a survivor of drug-resistant TB, she leads the Moldova National Association of Tuberculosis Patients “SMIT” (Society of Moldova against Tuberculosis), providing psychosocial support and peer education while advocating for the rights of those affected by the disease.
Oxana is dedicated to ending stigma and ensuring community engagement in TB research and development. Nationally, she is an active member of the TB NGOs and Key Affected Populations Platforms, the Country Coordinating Mechanism, and the National Committee of Experts. Internationally, her work extends to the TB Global Community Advisory Board, the Global Coalition of TB Activists, TB People, and the WHO Regional Committee (RCC-THV).
With years of experience as a consultant for WHO/Europe and the TB Europe Coalition, Oxana remains a leading voice in fostering constructive partnerships and ensuring patient-led perspectives drive the global TB response.