Every year on March 24, we observe World Tuberculosis Day to spread awareness regarding this fatal disease. Reportedly, nearly 1.5 million people die each year die. Tuberculosis is one of the most dangerous diseases. Therefore, to make people aware of TB, people around the globe observe this day to raise awareness of the challenges to eliminate this deadly infectious disease. The theme for World Tuberculosis Day 2021 is ‘The clock is ticking’, which signifies that COVID-19 pandemic has hindered the progress of curing TB and now the world is running out of time to fulfill its commitment for it.
