Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health concern in Pakistan ranking it on 5th global position in terms of tuberculosis disease burden, with approximately 500,000 per annum cases with KP being on top of the rise of 45-50 thousand cases per annum.
World TB Day is observed every year on March 24th to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB), a highly contagious and potentially deadly bacterial infection that affects millions of people worldwide. This day is an opportunity to educate people about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of TB, as well as the importance of early detection and prevention.
