World TB Day, observed annually on March 24th, aims to raise public awareness about the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic and ongoing efforts to eradicate it. The USAID HIV/AIDS Agency, Information and Services (AIS) Activity led by Community Partners International (CPI) conducted a series of online campaigns with local partners in Myanmar themed "Yes! We Can End TB." This year’s objectives include enhancing public understanding of TB within local communities, facilitating case finding, promoting timely treatment of TB, and encouraging community participation in World TB Day initiatives.
World TB Day, an annual commemoration on March 24th, is a pivotal occasion to spotlight global efforts to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) and foster awareness. It commemorates the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB. On World TB Day, various organizations, agencies, and communities come together to educate and raise public awareness about the global impact of TB, the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of prevention measures to end TB.
A new animated video created by the USAID HIV/TB Agency, Information and Services (AIS) Activity helps health care providers in Myanmar guide people living with HIV in their decisions around starting and staying on antiretroviral therapy.
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