World Tuberculosis Day ― Date, History, and Details
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History of World Tuberculosis Day and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed on March 24 each year. The day is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of TB and the efforts being made to eliminate the disease.
TB is caused by bacteria that infect the lungs and can be spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms of TB include a persistent cough, fever, weight loss, and night sweats.
TB is a leading cause of death worldwide, with an estimated 1.3 million people dying from the disease in 2017. However, TB is preventable and curable.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a goal of eliminating TB globally by 2030. To achieve this, WHO is working with partners to increase access to diagnosis and treatment, strengthen surveillance and reporting systems, and promote research.
On World TB Day, WHO calls on all partners to intensify their efforts to reach this goal.