23/03/2025
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed annually on March 24th, raises awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic impacts of tuberculosis and accelerates efforts to end the disease.
The date marks the discovery of the TB-causing bacterium *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882, which paved the way for diagnosis and treatment.
Despite being preventable and curable, TB remains a major global health challenge, particularly in low-income communities. The day serves as a call to action for governments, healthcare organizations, and individuals to work together in improving early detection, treatment accessibility, and public education to eradicate TB worldwide.