Today is #WorldTBDay.
#Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers.
In India 1300 people succumb to TB every day. Let us put a full stop to make India TB-Free.
Sign up for #BeTheChangeForTB initiative & visit @bethechangefortb to know more
#TBMuktBharat
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Take us back to World TB Day (24th of March 2022) in Uthukela! Where you there?
#ThrowbackThursday #WorldTBDay
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"To #endTB, accelerated & collaborative global efforts of diverse scientific disciplines are needed. We have to transform the field of TB research” ~ Dr. Fauci’s remarks at the #6GFTB remind us that incremental changes just won’t cut it. We must #InvestToEndTB! #WorldTBDay
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The iconic #LAX pylons will glow red tonight in recognition of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, which aims raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to save lives around the globe. #worldTBday
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World TB Day 2022 campaign reached more than 1 BILLION people🙌 stoptb.org/news/world-tb-
#investtoendTB #worldtbday
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At the end the #WorldTBDay, I want to acknowledge the value of working with passionate commited people,they can light up the path even when the goal seems unattainable.
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On #WorldTBDay yesterday, we called on countries to:
1. Step up domestic & international investments in expanding access to #tuberculosis diagnostic, treatment & prevention tools
2. Restore & maintain essential tuberculosis services
3. Urgently ramp up global response to #EndTB
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To get cured of TB, you must complete the entire course of treatment as advised by the health worker. #EndTB #WorldTBDay #TujijaliTumalizeTB
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Here are 5⃣ facts about Tuberculosis in the African Region.
As we battle #COVID19, we must not neglect the fight against #TB.
Invest to end TB. Save Lives. #WorldTBDay
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Today is #WorldTBDay.
Tuberculosis - also known as TB - remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers.
Each day, over 4,100 people lose their lives to it and close to 30,000 people fall ill with this preventable and curable disease. #InvestToEndTB #SaveLives
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63,000 people died in #SouthAfrica from COVID last year. 61,000 died from #TB. Both are air-borne diseases that affect the lungs. Why aren't we talking about the TB pandemic? #WorldTBDay #InvestToEndTB
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Tuberculosis (#TB) remains a burden in the African Region. Let’s get Africa back on track to reach our 2030 targets.
✅ Reduce TB deaths by 90%
✅ Reduce TB cases by 80%
✅ Ensure families affected by TB do not face catastrophic costs due to TB
#WorldTBDay
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This is Hassan. He had a terrible cough and sweats.
This is Carolina. Her super nose found his #tuberculosis when the clinic couldn't. APOPO confirmed it and he got treatment that saved his life!
Adopt Carolina: bit.ly/3unxpsB
#WorldTBDay #InvestToEndTB #SaveLives
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Uganda continues the #WorldTBDay commemoration with the theme “TB kills 30 Ugandans every day, Invest in Ending TB, Save Lives and United for Dignity”.
Let's accelerate our efforts to raise awareness and invest in the fight against TB & Leprosy.
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COVID-19 has shown us that we can fight #TB and #COVID19 at the same time. Through innovation, integrated services, and accelerated resources, we can fight BOTH diseases to #SaveLives and be prepared for future airborne pandemics. #FightForWhatCounts. #WorldTBDay
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#WorldTBDay is a day to educate people about the impact of TB disease. Efforts to improve awareness, testing, and treatment of latent TB infection and TB disease are critical to end TB in the U.S. Learn more from TB Survivors: bit.ly/2DM0YrB.
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The common symptoms of TB among children are cough of any duration, lethargy, reduced playfulness, weight loss, failure to thrive, fever, and or night sweats. Get your child tested for the disease today. Treatment is free in public health facilities in Kenya. #EndTB #WorldTBDay
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Glad to have been a co-author on this paper investigating whether vitamin D deficiency increases risk to TB infection in 🇺🇬
As we celebrate the #WorldTBDay we need to elucidate on risk factors to TB in our population
Congratulations to co-authors
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Commemorating the #WorldTBDay, the District Health Society Upper Siang organised a marathon on 24th March at Yingkiong district hospital. The marathon was flagged off by the DMO Dr. Moli Riba while launching the TB Mukt Bharat Campaign in the district.
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Today is #WorldTBDay, marking the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB), resulting in the first steps taken toward the prevention and control of this deadly disease. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xzfAu.
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