World Tuberculosis Day: Global Fight Against the Disease
世界結核病日：全球對抗該疾病的戰役
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is a vital annual event held on March 24 to raise awareness about one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases.
世界結核病日是一個重要的年度活動，於每年3月24日舉行，旨在提高大眾對這種全球最致命傳染病之一的認識。
Robert Koch, who in 1882 discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria responsible for the illness.
儘管結核病是可預防且可治癒的，但它仍然是一場嚴重的全球衛生危機。
Despite being preventable and curable, TB remains a significant global health crisis.
2024年，超過1000萬人患病，超過100萬人失去生命。
In 2024, over 10 million people fell ill, and more than a million lost their lives.
全球約有四分之一的人口帶有潛伏感染，使他們面臨發展成活動性症狀的風險。
The rise of multidrug-resistant TB adds another layer of complexity to treatment efforts.
2026年的主題「是的！
We Can End TB: Led by Countries, Powered by People," highlights the need for both government leadership and community engagement.
通過關注早期檢測、公平護理，並減少圍繞該疾病的汙名化，全球衛生合作夥伴希望能在2030年前顯著降低發生率和死亡率。
By focusing on early detection, equitable care, and reducing the stigma surrounding the disease, global health partners hope to significantly lower incidence and mortality rates by 2030.
齊心協力，通過增加投資與國際合作，一個沒有結核病的未來是可以實現的。
Together, through increased investment and international cooperation, a future without TB is achievable.
