India, March 24 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Introduction[2]
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed every year on March 24th to raise awareness about the need to eliminate TB, the world's deadliest infectious disease. The day marks the discovery of the TB-causing bacterium by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882. India has been observing this day since 1982, along with the global community. Despite progress, TB still impacts millions, posing serious health, social, and economic challenges.[3] This year's theme, "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver", highlights the importance of stronger commitments and action, especially against rising drug-resistant TB.[4]
India's goal to eliminate TB by 2025 is one of the w...