World Tuberculosis Day

World Tuberculosis Day, observed on March 24, each year, raises awareness about tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs. It aims to inform the public about the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and to highlight global efforts to combat the disease. TB spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, but it is preventable and curable. The day also emphasizes the need for increased funding and research to eliminate TB worldwide, particularly in vulnerable populations where the disease remains a significant health challenge.