Awareness and early treatment are even more vital given that women and girls make up nearly one million of the estimated 2.8 million TB cases in India each year
As a country, we should understand that poor mental health has a severe impact not only individuals, but families, communities, societies and economies.
To raise awareness on tuberculosis and initiate efforts to eradicate the disease, World Tuberculosis Day is observed on March 24 every year. The theme of this year’s event is, ‘Yes! We can end TB.