Bhopal, March 25 -- AIIMS Bhopal joined the global community in observing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025, aligning with this year's theme, "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver." The institution organized a series of events to raise awareness, highlight India's progress, and reinforce the collective resolve to eliminate TB by 2025.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs but capable of impacting other organs. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include persistent cough, chest pain, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. Although TB is preventable and curable, it remains a major public health challenge, partic...