World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on March 24th. This year's theme, 'Yes! We Can End TB,' conveys a message of hope and renewed commitment in the fight against this global epidemic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on March 24 on a day long visit, where he will address the One World TB Summit and dedicate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth more than Rs 1,780 crore.
Tuberculosis or TB is one of the top 10 causes of deaths across the globe. In India too, lakhs of patients are suffering from TB. World Tuberculosis Day focuses on building awareness about TB through prevention and cure with an extended aim to make the world TB Free.
Tuberculosis is caused due to under-nourishment, HIV, alcohol, smoking and diabetes. This ailment disproportionately affects the financially marginalised sections of the society, and the stigma associated with this disease lead to underreporting and underdiagnosis.
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday unveiled a major campaign to raise awareness about tuberculosis as an expert criticised the government for failure to tackle the disease which claims about 1000 lives in India daily.The
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