TUBERCULOSIS TB -MONTH

TUBERCULOSIS AWARENESS MONTH

Did you know?

Tuberculosis (TB) still causes over 1.23 million deaths worldwide every year, making it one of the leading infectious disease killers globally. Yet TB is preventable and curable with early diagnosis and proper treatment. (Source: World Health Organization)

Here are some important facts about TB:

• Did you know? Around 10.7 million people fall ill with TB every year across all age groups.

• Did you know? TB spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.

• Did you know? People living with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of developing TB.

• Did you know? Early testing and treatment can stop TB from spreading to others.

How can we help prevent TB?

✔ Get tested early if you have symptoms such as a persistent cough, fever, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss.

✔ Ensure proper ventilation in homes and workplaces.

✔ Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.

✔ Complete the full course of TB treatment if diagnosed.

✔ Support awareness and community screening programs.

Raising awareness helps protect communities and saves lives. Together we can work toward reducing the impact