Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
Geneva, March 24.- Every day more than 4,100 people die from tuberculosis and approximately 28,000 contract it, data that characterizes it today as the most lethal infectious disease worldwide.
There are plenty of reasons for the World Health Organization (WHO) to celebrate World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 and commemorate the discovery in 1882 of the bacteria responsible for the disease: mycobacterium tuberculosis, since on a similar date in 1882 Robert Koch announced this important discovery to the world.
There are still many people who contract this infection, which on numerous occasions is not diagnosed correctly, which proliferates especially in countries where human dignity and rights are not respected, therefore, efforts are focused on eliminating the obstacles that make access to medical care difficult.
Each year, a theme is defined for World Tuberculosis Day, in 2024 it was chosen: Yes, we can end tuberculosis, with the aim of instilling hope and inspiring leadership at the highest level, increased investments and the application of the new WHO recommendations on the disease.
Tuberculosis is a contagious disease, caused by a bacillus called mycobacterium, which is transmitted through the air and its main characteristic is the appearance of a type of nodules in the tissues attacked by the microorganism.
It is a very serious pathology, which quickly damages any organ in the body, mainly the lungs, causing symptoms such as cough, sometimes with the presence of blood and a notable weight loss.
Worldwide, tuberculosis has left millions of people affected in its wake and many have died as a result, which is why one of the objectives of the United Nations is to put an end to a global epidemic through timely detection and its treatment.
Millions of people globally today are infected and do not have access to treatment, hence the need to educate the population on the issue, in addition to seeking help and cooperation from governments, so that the organizations in charge of public health and private sector generate the programs and financing necessary to attack this evil.
The WHO also joins forces to combat this terrible epidemic and to do so, it has the support of the Global Fund and the Stop Tuberculosis Alliance so that there is greater health care worldwide and combat the disease.
However, all these organizations need support and a greater commitment from the government authorities of all countries, health institutions and the population in general, to fully devote themselves to seeking the definitive eradication of this deadly epidemic that takes its toll every day. more victims around the world. (Text and photo: PL)
