The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) is a South African civil society organisation focused on advancing the right to health, particularly through improving access to HIV and tuberculosis (TB) prevention, treatment, and care. According to recent content on its official website, TAC’s work is centred on building community activism, strengthening health systems, monitoring the HIV and TB response, and campaigning for equitable access to medicines. The organisation continues to mobilise communities and advocate for policy changes that ensure quality public healthcare services, while also providing treatment literacy and support to people living with HIV.
Recent updates highlight TAC’s ongoing campaigns addressing challenges in South Africa’s healthcare system, especially in HIV treatment programmes. In late 2025, TAC called on the government to urgently fix systemic issues in clinics such as staff shortages, long waiting times, and barriers to accessing treatment that hinder people from starting or staying on antiretroviral therapy (ARVs). The organisation has supported initiatives like the “Close the Gap” campaign, helping thousands of people return to care, while also advocating for longer ARV refills and improved service delivery to strengthen retention in treatment and overall health outcomes.