Statement

Yes! We can End TB by Tackling Health Inequities to Ensure Health for All

 

.Yes! We can End TB by Tackling Health Inequities to Ensure Health for All On 24th March 2024, the world commemorates World Tuberculosis (TB) Day with a resolute spirit, affirming that “Yes, We Can End TB”. Global Coalition of TB Activists (GCTA) and GFAN Asia-Pacific come together to release a statement. The Asia – Pacific region continues to have the highest TB burden. Over 80% of the TB infection and TB – related death happens in low – and middle – income countries. In particular, the Southeast Asia region carries the highest TB burden among all regions with 46% of all new TB infections. More importantly, six countries in the region are among 13 countries where 75% of the missing people with TB reside.

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