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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World Tuberculosis Day is observed on which date?
A
March 21
B
March 23
C
March 24
D
March 25
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB).

Detailed explanation-2: -The World Health Organization (WHO) is organizing a special virtual talk show to commemorate World TB Day on 24 March. This will put the spotlight on TB under the theme - ‘Invest to End TB.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Tuberculosis Day 2022: Slogans "Let’s aim to eradicate the second-most dangerous disease after COVID.” “Don’t lose hope, your strong willpower and the right treatment can help you fight against TB.” “The will to live and the aim to eradicate TB.” “End this epidemic, end TB."

Detailed explanation-4: -24 March 2022 The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease. TB remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers.

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