WHO TB Report Bangladesh?
Approximately 80% of all TB cases in Bangladesh are pulmonary TB [2]. The Global TB Report 2020 estimated that 0.7% of new cases and 11% of previously treated cases are found to be positive for multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), which has an incidence rate of 2.0 per 100,000 population in Bangladesh [1].
Which is TB Day?
Each year, we commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.
Why is World TB Day celebrated?
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.
Which country is tuberculosis most common?
In 2020, the 30 high TB burden countries accounted for 86% of new TB cases. Eight countries account for two thirds of the total, with India leading the count, followed by China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and South Africa.
What are the SDG target in 2035 for TB?
The 2030 targets are a 90% reduction in TB deaths and 80% reduction in TB incidence compared with 2015 levels. The 2035 targets are for reductions of 95% and 90%, respectively. A third target—that no TB-affected households experience catastrophic costs due to the disease by 2020—was also agreed.
How is TB caused?
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It’s spread when a person with active TB disease in their lungs coughs or sneezes and someone else inhales the expelled droplets, which contain TB bacteria.
What is the theme of World TB Day 2021?
The Clock is Ticking
Global efforts to combat TB have saved an estimated 63 million lives since the year 2000. The theme of World TB Day 2021 – ‘The Clock is Ticking’ –conveys the sense that the world is running out of time to act on the commitments to end TB made by global leaders.
Who discovered TB?
History of World TB Day On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). During this time, TB killed one out of every seven people living in the United States and Europe.