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World Tuberculosis Day 2025 Highlights Global Push to End TB Epidemic

This year's theme, 'Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,' emphasizes urgent action, funding, and equitable healthcare to combat one of the deadliest infectious diseases.

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The latest India TB Report shows that while case notifications increased to 2.5 million in 2024, an estimated 15-20% of cases still go undetected

Overview

  • World Tuberculosis Day, observed annually on March 24, commemorates Dr. Robert Koch's discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in 1882.
  • The 2025 theme urges global commitment, increased funding, and delivery of effective interventions to address TB challenges.
  • Tuberculosis caused 1.25 million deaths globally in 2023, remaining one of the leading infectious disease killers despite being preventable and curable.
  • Key challenges include drug-resistant TB strains, healthcare access disparities, and funding gaps, particularly in low-income regions.
  • WHO recommends rapid molecular diagnostic tests and emphasizes early detection, treatment, and preventive measures like the BCG vaccine to curb TB spread.