World Tuberculosis Day Countdown 2025
World Tuberculosis Day - March 24th
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed each year on March 24th to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic consequences of TB and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease.
The Ongoing Fight Against TB
Despite significant progress made over the years, TB remains a major global health problem. It is one of the world's top infectious killers. World TB Day provides an opportunity to mobilize political and social commitment for further progress in ending TB. It highlights the urgent need to invest resources to ramp up the fight against TB and achieve the targets of ending the TB epidemic by 2030, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals.
Annual Themes and Calls to Action
Each year, World TB Day has a specific theme to focus global attention on particular aspects of the TB epidemic and the efforts to combat it. These themes often call for increased funding, research, and innovation; improved access to diagnosis, treatment, and care; and addressing the social and economic factors that increase vulnerability to TB.
Global Awareness and Action
On March 24th, various organizations, governments, healthcare providers, and communities around the world organize events and campaigns to mark World TB Day. These activities aim to educate the public about TB, its impact, and the steps that can be taken to prevent its spread and ensure that people affected by TB have access to the care they need.