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2025 Date | March 24, 2025 |
2026 Date | March 24, 2026 |
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World Tuberculosis Day HistoryWorld Tuberculosis Day aims to raise awareness about Tuberculosis (TB), a potentially fatal disease that primarily affects the lungs. Its primary purposes include public education on the health, social, and economic implications of TB and the need for prevention and cure. This annual observance also brings attention to the plight of the millions of people worldwide who are denied adequate access to TB services owing to poverty, marginalization, and other forms of social disadvantage. World Tuberculosis Day was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 24, 1982, commemorating the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium causing tuberculosis. Within an American context, the risk of TB remains relatively low owing to advances in healthcare and strong public health infrastructure. However, certain populations including immigrants, refugees, and people living with HIV are more susceptible according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This day advocates for continued vigilance and investment in research to achieve a TB-free America. In the United States, World Tuberculosis Day is marked with an array of activities aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing political and social commitment towards eliminating the disease. These may include press conferences, educational workshops, and public service announcements. Occasionally, landmarks may be lit in red to symbolize the struggle against TB. World Tuberculosis Day occurs each year on the 24th of March. Facts about World Tuberculosis Day
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