World Tuberculosis Day
March 24 · Level 9 · #370 of 2238
World Tuberculosis Day draws attention to the fight against TB and to the people affected by it. It highlights access to diagnosis and treatment, alongside the need to challenge prejudice so that fear of judgment does not stand between someone and help.
How it is celebrated: health services and community organizations run awareness campaigns, public discussions and screening initiatives. Medical professionals answer questions, while people with experience of TB share their stories.
The date recalls a scientific breakthrough: on March 24, 1882, Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.