02/04/2024
TB remains an important global and local public health issue.
People may think of TB as a disease of the past but there are more than 10 million new cases of TB globally each year with more than one million deaths.
This World TB Day we want to raise public awareness and reduce transmission of TB by encouraging early diagnosis and treatment.
Find out more at www.pha.site/worldtbday
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It mainly affects the lungs, but can affect other parts of the body. TB is a serious condition, but it can be cured if treated with the right antibiotics.