Each year we commemorate World TB Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when

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A virulent strain of drug-resistant Tuberculosis is hitting a growing number of people in a region of South Africa. Now, scientists are pushing ahead with a more efficient test for the virus. Researchers also believe they are edging closer to develop

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu and UN Envoy for Tuberculosis Jorge Sampaio call for support in the fight against tuberculosis and HIV.

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Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General.

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Opening remarks by Maria Fernanda (PGA) to the high-level meeting on the theme: United to end tuberculosis: an urgent global response to a global epidemic.

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Opening remarks by Maria Fernanda (PGA) to the high-level meeting on the theme: United to end tuberculosis: an urgent global response to a global epidemic.

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The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - Press Conference

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Briefing by Mr. Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 72nd Session of the General Assembly.

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Interactive civil society hearing as part of the preparatory process toward the General Assembly High-level meeting on tuberculosis. [Opening remarks by the President of the General Assembly and the UN Secretary-General] Opening segment

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Interactive civil society hearing as part of the preparatory process toward the General Assembly High-level meeting on tuberculosis. Panel 3: Innovation to end TB: new tools and approaches. Panel 4: Partnerships for success

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