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#endtb
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#stoptb
#yeswecanendtb
#earlydetection
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𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is on March 24. This day marks the discovery of the TB bacterium by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882. TB is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Despite being preventable and treatable, TB remains a major health problem worldwide, especially in low-income regions. Early detection and access to proper treatment are essential to control and eliminate TB. Vaccination with BCG helps protect newborns from severe TB forms.

The theme for 2026 is "𝗬𝗲𝘀, 𝗪𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗕: 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲." This highlights the need for leadership and collective action in fighting TB.

Let’s raise awareness, support affected communities, and work together to make TB history.

#WorldTuberculosisDay #EndTB #FightTB #StopTB #YesWeCanEndTB #EarlyDetection #TreatmentAccess #GlobalHealth #HealthForAll #SCABPharmacy

Today is #WorldTuberculosisDay!
#TB caused 1⃣.0⃣9⃣ to 1⃣.4⃣0⃣ million people to die in 2021/2023 (#WHO, #GBDstudy).
This included 115,000 people who perished from #resistant strains of the #bacterium.

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

Sources:
https://www.who.int/teams/global-programme-on-tuberculosis-and-lung-health/tb-reports/global-tuberculosis-report-2024/tb-disease-burden/1-2-tb-mortality
https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/diseases-injuries-risks/factsheets/2021-tuberculosis-level-3-disease
https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/gho-documents/global-health-estimates/ghe2021_deaths_wbincome_new.xlsx

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: March 24, 2025

World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about the global impact of tuberculosis (TB). This day marks the anniversary of Dr. Robert Koch's discovery of the bacterium causing TB in 1882, a significant milestone that paved the way for diagnosing and treating this disease.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

- TB remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, claiming over 4,400 lives daily and infecting around 30,000 people.
- Despite being curable and preventable, TB continues to affect millions, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
- The theme for 2025 is "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver," emphasizing the need for global dedication and action.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀:

Let’s work together to combat tuberculosis and support those affected.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲:

- Educate yourself and others about TB symptoms and prevention.
- Advocate for increased funding and resources for TB treatment and research.
- Share your commitment to ending TB on social media.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗕:

- Persistent cough for three weeks or longer
- Coughing up blood or mucus
- Chest pain during breathing or coughing
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue and fever
- Night sweats

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀:

- Minimize contact with individuals who have active TB.
- Maintain good hygiene practices.
- Strengthen your immune system through a healthy lifestyle.
- Complete prescribed TB treatment to avoid drug resistance.

Together, we can make a difference in the fight against tuberculosis!

#WorldTBDay #EndTB #TBawareness #HealthyLiving #PublicHealth #FightTB #CommitInvestDeliver #StopTB #Tuberculosis #SCABPharmacy

TB Awareness Month 🫁
This month, we stand together to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB), a disease that affects millions globally. Early detection and proper treatment can save lives. Let's educate ourselves and others on how we can prevent the spread of TB and support those affected.

👉 Share this post to help spread the word and raise awareness about TB.
💬 Have you learned something new about TB this month? Drop a comment below!

#BabyYumYum #BYY #TBAwareness #FightTB #StopTB