World Tuberculosis Day is commemorated on March 24 every year to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB.
World TB Day 2022: Why are people choosing death over treatment when it comes to Tuberculosis? Why is TB met with so much stigma? We explore these answers through the first-person experiences of TB survivors.
World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24 March every year. The World Health Organization (WHO) commemorates this day to spread awareness and educate people about the infectious disease, which affects millions of people every year.
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.
World Tuberculosis Day 2022: Today was the day when Dr Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacterium that causes TB. Commemorating this discovery in 1882, the day is observed worldwide.