Each year on 24th March, we commemorate World TB Day to raise awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to increase the efforts to end the global TB epidemic.
The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease.
It continues to be the world’s deadliest infectious disease and hence the day amplifies the urgency of ending TB.
Facts:
· 79 million lives saved since 2000 by global efforts to end TB
· 10.8 million people fell ill with TB in 2023
· 1.25 million people died of TB in 2023
This year’s theme organised by the World Health Organisation: Yes! We can end TB – Commit, Invest, Deliver is a bold call for hope, urgency and accountability.
Our contribution at Olallo House, London
It is 12 years since we welcomed the first guest with TB at Olallo House and became a small but crucial part of the support structure that contributes in the fight to eliminate TB. Working in partnership with NHS Out of Hospital Care NHS North Central London ICB (Pathways). ‘NHS Find and Treat’ and University College London Hospitals, we provide specialist medical, social and psychological support enables homeless patients to complete their full course of treatment and address other issues that have contributed to their homelessness.
#EndTB
March 2025