Drug-resistant TB can now be treated in Afghanistan with shorter, all-oral regimens.

Treatment can last as little as 6 months, with fewer pills and no injections.

Consult your doctor about the available treatment options. Treatment is accessible and free of charge.

#EndTB

Source: WHO Afghanistan (@WHOAfghanistan)
[ https://x.com/WHOAfghanistan/status/2036671746636489182 ]

#Afghanistan

Today is #WorldTuberculosisDay!

We are not on track to meet the @WHO #target to reduce #TB deaths by 95% from 2015 to 2035. ⛔️

At current trends, the target will only be reached in 2063.

#TB caused 1⃣.0⃣1⃣ to 1⃣.0⃣8⃣ million people to die in 2023/2024👎 (#GBDstudy, WHO).

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#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #SDGs #SDG3 #2030Agenda @UN @IHME_UW #EndTuberculosis #EndTB @StopTB #tuberculosis #WorldTBday

We are not on track to meet the #SDG #target to #EndTuberculosis by 2030.⛔️

At current trends, the target will only be reached in 2074.

#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #SDGs #SDG3 #2030Agenda @UN @IHME_UW @StopTB #EndTB #tuberculosis #WorldTBday #WorldTuberculosisDay

Data source:
https://www.who.int/teams/global-programme-on-tuberculosis-and-lung-health/tb-reports/global-tuberculosis-report-2025/tb-disease-burden/1-1-tb-incidence

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#puns
#drseuss
#maths
#worldtuberculosisday
#endtb
#fighttb
#stoptb
#yeswecanendtb
#earlydetection
#treatmentaccess

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Tuberculosis can be stopped promptly before it becomes severe.

If you suspect you may have been exposed:

• Visit a healthcare center.
• Get examined.
• Follow preventive treatment if recommended by a doctor.

Taking timely action helps protect you, your family, and your community.

#EndTB

#WorldTBDay

توبرکلوز را می‌توان پیش از شدید شدن آن ، به‌موقع متوقف کرد.

اگر احتمالاً در معرض آن قرار گرفته‌اید:

• به مرکز صحی مراجعه کنید

• معاینه شوید

• در صورت توصیه داکتر، تداوی پیشگیرانه را دنبال کنید

اقدام به‌موقع به محافظت از شما، خانواده و جامعه‌تان کمک می‌کند.

#EndTB

#WorldTBDay

Source: WHO Afghanistan (@WHOAfghanistan)
[ https://x.com/WHOAfghanistan/status/2036413702103081452 ]

#Afghanistan

TB can be stopped early before it becomes severe.

If you may have been exposed:

• seek screening

• get tested

• follow preventive treatment if advised

Acting early helps protect you, your family, and your community.

#EndTB

#WorldTBDay

Source: WHO Afghanistan (@WHOAfghanistan)
[ https://x.com/WHOAfghanistan/status/2036405942439260413 ]

#Afghanistan

Quote from HananBalkhyحنان بلخي (@HananBalkhy):

On #WorldTBDay, I think of the families behind the numbers: every 34 seconds someone in the @WHOEMRO Region falls ill with tuberculosis, and every 6 minutes a life is lost. Too many are also diagnosed late or not at all.

But progress has been made: 2.8 million people were diagnosed and started treatment between 2020 and 2024, with over 90% successfully treated. This progress is fragile, however, and without sustained investment and accountability, gains can quickly be lost.

The time to act is now. Yes, we can #EndTB.

Source: HananBalkhyحنان بلخي (@HananBalkhy)
[ https://x.com/HananBalkhy/status/2036341311213572350 ]

#Afghanistan #Balkh