Challenge the world to do more on TB.
Tell the world what you're going to do about it.
Visit www.MyStopTB.org to make a World TB Day poster with your own personal message!
In 2013 we enter the second year of the two-year Stop TB in my lifetime World TB Day campaign.
At a time when partners are calling for zero TB deaths, we need to make a stronger statement that the world's failure to stop deaths from TB is an outrage.
TB is airborne and can kill - every day 4000 people lose their lives to TB.
It's curable at low-cost.
But the fight against TB is grossly underfunded.
This year, make your voice heard about what you expect in your lifetime:
- Zero deaths from TB
- Universal access to TB care
- Faster treatment
- A quick, cheap, low-tech test
- An effective vaccine
- A world free of TB
Tell the world what you will do to make it happen.
TB care delivers - it has a proven track record saving lives and growing economies and is one of the world's best buys in health. However only a few countries have ambitious plans for universal TB coverage and just US$ 500 million - 6% of the overall needs for TB care - come from international sources.
Each individual can do his or her part to advocate for increased commitment, visibility and funding for TB care and research.