World Tuberculosis Day - March 24th
On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch discovered the TB bacillus. 100 years later, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (IUATLD) commemorated the anniversary of his discovery, establishing March 24 as World TB Day to call attention to the ongoing global challenge.
Light up in Red!
On March 24th, landmarks around the world light up red to commemorate World TB Day.
CTCA features the 2024 California TB Elimination Heroes this World TB Day. Learn about all of the TB Elimination Heroes here!
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Tuberculosis Control Branch (TBCB) updated the TB Free California project TB Provider Resources.
The CDPH TBCB publication Costs and Consequences of Tuberculosis in CA presents the impact of TB in California.