TNPSC Thervupettagam

World Tuberculosis Day - March 24

March 28 , 2023 482 days 441 0
  • On this day in 1882, Dr. Robert Koch identified the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  • It aims to create and raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and work to completely eliminate this disease.
  • TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects the lungs.
  • TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide
  • ‘Yes, we can end TB!’ is the theme for 2023.

Leave a Reply

Your Comment is awaiting moderation.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Categories