About World TB Day

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World TB Day is March 24. CDC works with partners to raise awareness of tuberculosis (TB) in the United States and around the world.

About

Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB).

World TB Day is a day to educate the public about the impact of TB around the world. CDC, along with our partners and colleagues, share successes in preventing and treating TB. Together, we raise awareness of the challenges that hinder our progress toward eliminating this devastating disease.

CDC and its domestic and international partners are working together to eliminate this deadly disease. Some of our partners include:

CDC also highlights World TB Day events around the country. Tag CDC TB on social media to promote any World TB Day events. Be sure to check back for more information and resources, as we get closer to World TB Day. You can also follow us on X @CDC_TB and Facebook @CDCTB, and sign up for email updates.

Learn more about CDC's global efforts to prevent, find, and cure TB.

Resources

TB Champion Graphic
U.S. TB Elimination Champions
CDC honors those making significant contributions to ending tuberculosis in the United States.
Black and white image of a TB Sanatorium with snow on the buildings and ground
History of World TB Day
CDC describes milestones highlighting how far we have come and how far we must go towards ending TB.
A healthcare provider at her desk with a patient. Talk to your patients about their risk of latent TB infection.
World TB Day Communication Resources
Use these World TB Day materials to support TB awareness, testing, and treatment efforts.
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Division of Tuberculosis Elimination; National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention