Let us join govt in fighting TB

Yesterday marked the World Tuberculosis (TB) day. TB remains a grave threat. We, in a sub-continent plagued by HIV and AIDS are particularly at risk because of the relationship between HIV and TB in what has, otherwise, been called the 'evil alliance' or 'Double Trouble'.

World Tuberculosis Day, celebrated annually on March 24, aims to raise awareness about the ongoing fight against this deadly disease. This year's theme, "TB Elimination: Together We Can," puts the spotlight on the need for collaboration to ensure the global eradication of the disease.

A highly infectious, airborne disease, TB primarily affects the lungs. In 1993, TB was listed as one of the main causes of death worldwide, prompting the World Health Organisation to declare a global health emergency. Most people have what is called latent TB. In other words they are carriers of the TB bacteria, which once their bodies' immune system is compromised becomes active. Once they are sick with TB, these people can easily transmit it.

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