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World TB Day Partnerships for TB Elimination 2009


World TB Day, March 24 - Partnerships for TB EliminationWorld TB Day is March 24. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of M. tuberculosis, the bacteria that cause TB.

World TB Day provides an opportunity to communicate TB-related problems and solutions and to support worldwide TB-control efforts. CDC and our partners are committed to eliminating TB in the United States.

In the United States, the theme for World TB Day 2009 is “Partnerships for TB Elimination.”

Building Partnerships for TB Elimination: Now is the time!

Stop TB USA logoNow is the time to take action, beyond our current efforts, that will ensure that we reach the goal of TB elimination. Building and strengthening partnerships is one of those actions. This country’s progress in controlling TB will not be sustainable without strengthened collaborations with local, state, national, and international partners from all sectors of our society. This action must be taken in order to reach those at highest risk for TB, and to identify and implement innovative strategies to improve testing and treatment among high-risk populations.

CDC and its domestic and international partners, including the National TB Controllers Association, Stop TB USA, and the global Stop TB Partnership are taking many steps to prevent further spread of TB and to reduce the overall burden of the disease. Efforts range from developing new treatment regimens and increasing the capacity of health professionals to provide adequate treatment, to issuing new recommendations for improved testing and treatment for U.S. immigrants.

TB Partnership Benefits

“Just as TB knows few boundaries, we must not be constrained in reaching across organizational, cultural, and other boundaries to work with others who are affected by TB. All partners are valuable partners, no matter how small their contributions, because it is only the accumulation of many efforts in many places that will end this ancient scourge.”

(Director, national advocacy organization for the homeless)

How You Can Become a Partner

  • Find out more about TB services in your area.
  • Educate your community about TB.
  • Ensure that efforts to eliminate TB continue.

Because many people are not aware of the impact of TB, local TB coalitions in many states and countries are convening educational and awareness activities related to World TB Day. Look to see how you can learn more and get involved.

Additional Information

 

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