The theme of TB publicity in 2022 is: invest to end TB. Saving lives expresses the urgent need to increase resources, further strengthen the fight against tuberculosis, and realize the solemn commitment made by global leaders to "end the tuberculosis epidemic". March 24th, 2022 is the 27th World Tuberculosis Day. This theme aims to highlight China's concept of life first, strengthen the extensive participation of all sectors of society, and call on the whole society to take active actions to end the tuberculosis epidemic and protect people's health.

Tuberculosis is one of the deadliest infectious disease killers in the world today. Is there more than one in the world every day? 4 100? Did anyone die of tuberculosis nearby? 28,000? People suffer from this preventable and curable disease. Since 2000, through the continuous efforts to fight tuberculosis around the world, about? 6600? Ten thousand lives. However, the COVID-19 epidemic reversed the progress made in tuberculosis control for many years. 2020? In, the global tuberculosis death toll increased for the first time in 10 years.

More investment will save millions of lives and accelerate the process of ending the tuberculosis epidemic! Life first? Dedicated? End tuberculosis! The World Health Organization calls on all countries to act immediately!