World TB Day is recognized annually on March 24, with a variety of activities leading up to the official day. The annual event commemorates the date Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of TB Elimination has shared some information to assist in World TB Day 2024 planning efforts.
U.S. TB Elimination Champions
Nominations for the CDC U.S. TB Elimination Champions are now open! They are seeking nominations that reflect the important contributions that individuals, TB survivors, agencies, organizations, and partners have made to eliminate TB. CDC’s U.S. TB Champions will have their stories featured on CDC’s website, X/Twitter, and Facebook accounts. You can view last year’s champions here.
Visit the CDC website to learn more about the nomination process. Nominations are due via email to [email protected] or by using the hashtag #TBEliminationChampion on X/Twitter by February 16, 2024.
World TB Day Digital Toolkit
CDC’s World TB Day digital toolkit has graphics, social media content, and videos to help spread the message to think, test, and treat TB.
World TB Day Events
Hosting an event for World TB Day? Please tag CDC on X/Twitter (@CDC_TB) and Facebook (@CDCTB) so they can amplify and cross-promote your event to their channels.
For updates and additional information about World TB Day, visit the World TB Day website. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
