PHOTO OF THE WEEK (19 MARCH 2015) - Health volunteer Lach Sam takes part in a TB refresher course at a local health center in Samrong, Cambodia. Being a TB patient herself does not stop Lach Sam from continuing to provide treatment to others in her community. She also seeks out new suspected cases and organizes gatherings to teach villagers about the disease and how to prevent it. Volunteers in each village help not only to improve access to TB health services, they also raise awareness and fight stigma, leading to excellent treatment outcomes. The volunteer training program is supported by the Global Fund and its partners. TB refresher session at the Samrong Health Center for all 18 health volunteers in the commune. (everybody turned up, including Lach Sam). These take place every 3-6 months, depending on budget available. The takes tests as well. the group of 18 is called VHSG or "Village Health Support Group".