World Tuberculosis Day observed on March 24th

Q.  World Tuberculosis Day was observed on which day?
- Published on 25 Mar 16

a. 23rd March
b. 24th March
c. 25th March
d. 26th March

ANSWER: 24th March
 
World Tuberculosis Day was observed in March 24 every year. It aims to build public awareness about TB, a global epidemic and eliminate the disease. The 2016 theme is “Unite to End TB”. This marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch and his team developed an understanding of the TB bacillus, tuberculosis. There is currently no vaccine for TB.

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