What is the theme of 2017 World Tuberculosis Day (WTD)?
Q. What is the theme of 2017 World Tuberculosis Day (WTD)?
Answer: Unite to End TB
Notes: The World Tuberculosis Day (WTD) is observed every year on March 24 to raise public awareness about the global epidemic of Tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria “Mycobacterium tuberculosis” that most often affect the lungs. The disease is spread from person to person through the air. According to World Health Organization (WHO), in 2015 10.4 million people fell ill with TB and 1.8 million died from the disease. Over 95% of TB deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. The 2017 theme is “Unite to End TB”.

 

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