World TB Day 2023

• World TB Day is observed every year on 24 March.

• It is celebrated to mark the date when Mycobacterium tuberculosis was discovered by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882.

• The theme of World TB Day 2023 is 'Yes! We can end TB!'.

• It is observed annually to raise awareness about the health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis.

• In 1982, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) established World TB Day on 24 March to mark the 100th anniversary of Koch's discovery.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target to eliminate the disease by 2030 as it is one of the top 10 causes of death globally.

• India has also set a target of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025.