World Health Organization
World TB Day Scheduled for March 24, 1997
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, February 10th, 1997
The following was released by WHO:
"One of the most difficult hurdles faced today in combating the spreading global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) is silence. Despite the resurgence of TB throughout the world, it is a scourge that receives far less attention than many threats to life that are far less widespread or virulent. Too many people remain largely unaware that TB is both readily contracted and easily cured, and are thus at risk.
"We would like to be able to count on you to help break the silence - and...
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