World Tuberculosis (TB) day is celebrated every 24th of March. It is on this same day in 1882 that Dr. Robert Kotch made a ground breaking announcement of the discovery of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis disease. This discovery facilitated the development of diagnostic methods and treatments for the devastating disease. This year, under the theme “Unite to End Tuberculosis”, the primary goal of the commemoration is to elevate public understanding about the ongoing TB pandemic, emphasizing the need for preventive measures, early diagnosis, and effective treatment. The commemoration also advocates for efforts to end the TB pandemic by 2030.
Authors: Aminah Namwabira1*, Maria Nakabuye1, Vianney John Kigongo 1, Carol Musubika2, Florence Nambaziira2
Institutional affiliation: 1Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Field Epidemiology Training Program, Uganda National Institute of Public Health,
Kampala, Uganda; 2Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program-Laboratory Leadership Program; Uganda National Institute of Public Health, Kampala,Uganda
Correspondence: *Tel: +256771894690, Email: anamwabira@uniph.go.ug