{"id":18963,"date":"2026-03-19T13:30:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=18963"},"modified":"2026-03-19T18:11:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:41:15","slug":"world-tuberculosis-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/","title":{"rendered":"World Tuberculosis Day 2026: Theme, Activities, History, Importance &#038; Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d429e94f76e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d429e94f76e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#What_is_World_Tuberculosis_Day_2026\" >What is World Tuberculosis Day 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#World_Tuberculosis_Day_Theme_2026\" >World Tuberculosis Day Theme 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#History_of_World_TB_Day\" >History of World TB Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#World_TB_Day_Started_in_Which_Year\" >World TB Day Started in Which Year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#National_TB_Day_India\" >National TB Day India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#Causes_and_Symptoms_of_Tuberculosis\" >Causes and Symptoms of Tuberculosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#TB_Prevention_and_Treatment\" >TB Prevention and Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#World_TB_Day_Activities_2026\" >World TB Day Activities 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#World_TB_Day_2026_Celebration_Ideas\" >World TB Day 2026 Celebration Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#World_TB_Day_2026_Poster_Ideas\" >World TB Day 2026 Poster Ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#Key_Messages_for_World_TB_Day_2026\" >Key Messages for World TB Day 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#World_TB_Day_2026_Quotes\" >World TB Day 2026 Quotes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/world-tuberculosis-day\/#World_Tuberculosis_Day_2026_Quiz_Questions\" >World Tuberculosis Day 2026 Quiz Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>World Tuberculosis Day 2026 is observed on March 24 every year to raise awareness about one of the world\u2019s deadliest infectious diseases\u2014tuberculosis (TB). Led by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/span>, this global campaign highlights the urgent need to eliminate TB.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ijgbay\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"862\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_World_Tuberculosis_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is World Tuberculosis Day 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1040\">World Tuberculosis Day 2026 is a global health awareness day observed annually on March 24. It focuses on spreading awareness about TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1180\">Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacteria that primarily affects the lungs and spreads through airborne droplets.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"61fjvz\" data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1201\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1240\">Over 1.5 million deaths annually<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1294\">Affects mostly low- and middle-income countries<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1344\">Remains a leading infectious disease killer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"sk38qs\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1387\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Tuberculosis_Day_Theme_2026\"><\/span><strong>World Tuberculosis Day Theme 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1rhgxde\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong>\u201cYes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1498\">The World TB Day theme 2026 highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1534\">Strong leadership by countries<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1565\">Community-driven awareness<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1609\">Increased funding and healthcare access<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1646\">Collective global responsibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1709\">This theme builds hope and urgency to eliminate TB worldwide.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ylr63q\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1742\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_World_TB_Day\"><\/span><strong>History of World TB Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1819\">The significance of March 24 dates back to a major scientific breakthrough.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1noiocb\" data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1846\"><strong>Key Historical Event:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1924\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1lcayfw\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1924\">\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1924\">In 1882, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Robert Koch<\/span><\/span> discovered the TB bacterium.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1p41y9z\" data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1939\"><strong>Timeline:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2182\">\n<thead data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1961\">\n<tr data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1961\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1948\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Year<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1961\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Milestone<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2182\">\n<tr data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2017\">\n<td data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1989\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1882<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2017\">Discovery of TB bacteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2055\">\n<td data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2025\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1982<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2055\">100th anniversary observed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<td data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2063\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1995<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2097\">First global awareness meeting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2134\">\n<td data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2105\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2000<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2134\">Global campaigns expanded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2182\">\n<td data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2145\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Present<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2182\">Worldwide TB elimination programs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ensj6u\" data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2227\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_TB_Day_Started_in_Which_Year\"><\/span><strong>World TB Day Started in Which Year?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2336\">World TB Day started in 1982, marking 100 years since the discovery of the TB bacterium by Robert Koch.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"t4axy2\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2367\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_TB_Day_India\"><\/span><strong>National TB Day India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2494\">In <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">India<\/span><\/span>, World Tuberculosis Day is widely observed as part of national health campaigns.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"a16j7v\" data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2519\"><strong>Key focus in India:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2591\">TB elimination under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2622\">Free diagnosis and treatment<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2659\">Awareness in rural and urban areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2754\">India has one of the highest TB burdens, making National TB Day India highly significant.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1hx6mz3\" data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2799\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_and_Symptoms_of_Tuberculosis\"><\/span><strong>Causes and Symptoms of Tuberculosis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1n8c1v2\" data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2812\"><strong>Causes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2853\">Bacteria: <em data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2853\">Mycobacterium tuberculosis<\/em><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2871\">Spread through:<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2909\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l1wuhq\" data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2884\">\n<p data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2884\">Coughing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b6qafj\" data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2897\">\n<p data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2897\">Sneezing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c9so6y\" data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2909\">\n<p data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2909\">Talking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ikh8j\" data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2931\"><strong>Common Symptoms:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2962\">Persistent cough (3+ weeks)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2977\">Chest pain<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"2996\">Coughing blood<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3008\">Fatigue<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3024\">Weight loss<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3045\">Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1pb2qxm\" data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3082\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TB_Prevention_and_Treatment\"><\/span><strong>TB Prevention and Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1p8l9tm\" data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3099\"><strong>Prevention:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3140\">BCG Vaccine (Bacille Calmette-Gu\u00e9rin)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3167\">Good hygiene practices<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3190\">Proper ventilation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3210\">Early diagnosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1xyzrjs\" data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3226\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3261\">Antibiotic therapy (6\u20139 months)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3298\">DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"11irme8\" data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3336\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_TB_Day_Activities_2026\"><\/span><strong>World TB Day Activities 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3394\">Many World TB Day activities are organized globally.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1d1yi5u\" data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3419\"><strong>Popular Activities:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3444\">Awareness campaigns<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3470\">Free health check-ups<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3490\">Public seminars<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3522\">School and college programs<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3549\">Social media campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"97phz7\" data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3571\"><strong>WHO Initiatives:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3653\">\n<li data-section-id=\"2yzv8\" data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3591\">\n<p data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3591\">Global webinars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xba1eg\" data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3619\">\n<p data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3619\">Public health campaigns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"efb64h\" data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3653\">\n<p data-start=\"3622\" data-end=\"3653\">Community engagement programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ps97ud\" data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3693\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_TB_Day_2026_Celebration_Ideas\"><\/span><strong>World TB Day 2026 Celebration Ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3759\">Here are some impactful ways to celebrate World TB Day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3790\">Organize awareness drives<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3825\">Share educational posts online<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3851\">Conduct medical camps<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3883\">Host webinars and workshops<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3914\">Promote healthy lifestyles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"afa5g8\" data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"3949\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_TB_Day_2026_Poster_Ideas\"><\/span><strong>World TB Day 2026 Poster Ideas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4019\">Creating a World TB Day poster can spread awareness effectively.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1nv533d\" data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4038\"><strong>Poster Ideas:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4071\">\u201cYes! We Can End TB\u201d message<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4097\">Lung health awareness<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4125\">TB symptoms infographic<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4145\">Prevention tips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"kk7eqn\" data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4317\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Messages_for_World_TB_Day_2026\"><\/span><strong>Key Messages for World TB Day 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4321\" data-end=\"4352\">TB is preventable and curable<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4384\">Early diagnosis saves lives<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4424\">Investment in healthcare is crucial<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4427\" data-end=\"4460\">Global cooperation is essential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1gq7alg\" data-start=\"4467\" data-end=\"4489\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_TB_Day_2026_Quotes\"><\/span><strong>World TB Day 2026 Quotes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4520\">\u201cTogether we can end TB.\u201d<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4555\">\u201cHealthy lungs, healthy life.\u201d<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4558\" data-end=\"4581\">\u201cAct now to stop TB.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1aq5sm7\" data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"208\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Tuberculosis_Day_2026_Quiz_Questions\"><\/span><strong>World Tuberculosis Day 2026 Quiz Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"316\">Test your knowledge about World Tuberculosis Day 2026 with these important quiz questions and answers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"456\"><strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"397\">1. When is World Tuberculosis Day 2026 observed?<\/strong><br data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\" \/>A) March 21<br data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"414\" \/>B) March 22<br data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"428\" \/>C) March 24 \u2705<br data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"444\" \/>D) April 1<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"641\"><strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"516\">2. What is the World Tuberculosis Day theme 2026?<\/strong><br data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"519\" \/>A) End TB Now<br data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"535\" \/>B) Yes! We Can End TB: Led by countries, powered by people \u2705<br data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"598\" \/>C) Stop TB Forever<br data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"619\" \/>D) Fight TB Together<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"780\"><strong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"696\">3. Tuberculosis is caused by which bacteria?<\/strong><br data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"699\" \/>A) E. coli<br data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"712\" \/>B) Streptococcus<br data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"731\" \/>C) Mycobacterium tuberculosis \u2705<br data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"765\" \/>D) Salmonella<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"831\">4. Which organ is mainly affected by TB?<\/strong><br data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\" \/>A) Heart<br data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\" \/>B) Liver<br data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"856\" \/>C) Lungs \u2705<br data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"869\" \/>D) Kidneys<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"930\">5. World TB Day started in which year?<\/strong><br data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"933\" \/>A) 1975<br data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\" \/>B) 1982 \u2705<br data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\" \/>C) 1990<br data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\" \/>D) 2001<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1131\"><strong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1049\">6. Who discovered the TB bacterium?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1052\" \/>A) Louis Pasteur<br data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\" \/>B) Alexander Fleming<br data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1094\" \/>C) Robert Koch \u2705<br data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\" \/>D) Edward Jenner<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1326\"><strong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1195\">7. Why is March 24 chosen for World Tuberculosis Day?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\" \/>A) First vaccine was developed<br data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1231\" \/>B) WHO was founded<br data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1252\" \/>C) Discovery of TB bacteria by Robert Koch \u2705<br data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\" \/>D) First TB patient cured<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1451\"><strong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1368\">8. What is the full form of TB?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1371\" \/>A) Total Bacteria<br data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\" \/>B) Tuberculosis \u2705<br data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\" \/>C) Tissue Bacteria<br data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\" \/>D) Toxic Bacteria<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1584\"><strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1504\">9. 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