World TB Day 2025: addressing stigma and improving treatment access in South Africa
- World TB Day, observed on March 24, raises awareness about tuberculosis, one of the deadliest infectious diseases globally.
- The theme for World TB Day 2025 is "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver," emphasizing hope and urgency.
- Dr. Sandeep Nayar states that a persistent cough lasting over three weeks may indicate TB, and early recognition can lead to a cure and prevent the spread to others.
- WHO reported that 1.25 million people died from TB in 2023, underscoring the urgent need for better diagnosis and outreach efforts.
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South Africa: Commit, Invest, Deliver - What Should South Africa Do to End TB?
The TB Sustainable Development Goals of reducing incidence and deaths from TB are achievable, if we all work together. We must double down on this ambition and be even bolder in our investments, writes Yogan Pillay and Gaurang Tanna.
World TB Day 2025: Expert Shares The Difference Between Common Cough And Tuberculosis
World Tuberculosis Day 2025: Unlike normal cough, tuberculosis is usually accompanied by typical symptoms such as fever, shivering, night sweats, loss of appetite, drastic weight loss, chest pain and breathing difficulty.
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