World Tuberculosis Day 2023: History, Theme, Significance and Prevention

World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24, to raise awareness and work towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB). It is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other body parts. TB is one of the leading causes of death worldwide; the World Health Organization (WHO) has set a goal to eliminate the disease by 2030.

World Tuberculosis Day 2023: History, Theme, Significance and Prevention
World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24, to raise awareness and work towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB). It is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other body parts. TB is one of the leading causes of death worldwide; the World Health Organization (WHO) has set a goal to eliminate the disease by 2030.