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World TB Day observed on Saturday
March 24, 2018

Courtesy: WHO

World Tuberculosis Day was observed on Saturday (March 24), to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of the disease.

Theme of the day for this year is "Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world".

In his message on the World TB Day, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that provision of best treatment facilities for tuberculosis patients and complete elimination of this disease is among priorities of the government.

He urged health experts to adopt effective steps to overcome this contagious disease.