The world’s deadliest infectious disease demands the world’s greatest efforts
TB has reclaimed its place as the world’s deadliest infectious disease, surpassing even COVID-19. Every year, TB claims the lives of over a million people worldwide. This preventable and curable disease doesn’t just affect individuals – it devastates families, weakens healthcare systems and hinders economies.
This World TB Day, March 24, join us for an educational program featuring global TB experts who will focus on TB testing and treatment. We’ll also showcase inspiring local voices from around the world, highlighting the impactful initiatives of TB fighters and advocates.
If Monday, March 24, doesn’t work for you, register now, and we’ll send you a link to the event recording.
A comprehensive fight against TB
At QIAGEN, we believe defeating TB requires a multifaceted approach. Together, these efforts are transforming how we prevent, detect and fight TB worldwide.
Effort 2: Uniting the world to fight TB together
TB is a global problem, and defeating it requires a global response. Around the world, healthcare professionals, advocates and communities are stepping up to fight TB at every level.
World TB Day shows us how local actions can make a worldwide difference. Are you ready to check out our local campaigns? Explore our interactive map to discover inspiring stories, learn the latest TB prevention tips and see how others are making a difference. Just click on the pins below.
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Fighting TB on the last frontier
Alaska, the largest U.S. state, has a high rate of TB due to unique living conditions. We're trying to address this, despite geographic challenges.
How did Shaka overcome TB?
Shaka Brown, an athlete and dancer, bravely fought TB which had spread throughout his body. See how his resilience led him to overcome the illness.
TB infection screening before immunotherapy
People getting immunotherapy are more likely to get TB. To lower this risk, global recommendations now suggest testing most patients for TB before starting biotherapy.
Joining healthcare? Choose QFT-Plus
QFT-Plus is a quick and accurate TB blood test. That means you can dive into your healthcare career faster and enjoy the perks of your new job immediately.
Join healthcare faster
Discover how TB testing with QFT-Plus can let you start your healthcare career faster. Note this video provides a perspective based on US-based guidelines.
Is your TB screening program cost-effective?
Is the TB skin test really reducing costs? Take a second look at the cost-effectiveness of your screening program and see if IGRA is right for you.
Radical thinking to eliminate TB in Indonesia
Is the TB skin test really reducing costs? Take a second look at the cost-effectiveness of your screening program and see if IGRA is right for you.
The hidden TB epidemic in Ukraine
Olha Konstantynovska, a TB physician in Ukraine, faces immense challenges delivering care amidst conflict. Despite the obstacles, she's motivated to make a difference.
Helping migrants start a new life without TB
Dr. Christian Herzmann, an expert in respiratory disease, is exploring creative ways to connect with a community susceptible to TB.
Fighting TB: Two countries, one disease, one solution
Can we quickly and automatically detect latent TB before it spreads to others, or develops into the active form of the disease? LIAISON QuantiFERON Plus makes it possible.
Fighting the stigma. The key to eliminating TB.
Dr. Rosa Herrera is a TB survivor. It took her 10 months to recover physically from the disease, but the emotional strain and the stigma were especially difficult to cope with.
Caroline's fight with TB
Caroline Wangarimburu battled TB for a long time. She believes that if TB had been detected earlier, she could have fought it more effectively. Now, as a survivor, she finds it hard to move on from the experience.
Treating latent TB in rural China
Every tenth new TB case occurs in China, making it the country with the third most cases globally. See how Dr. Gao Lei and his team are fighting to end TB at the source.
Eradicating TB in hotspot regions
TB is often relegated as a sickness which only occurs among impoverished segments of the population, but TB’s impact is global, and it can be transmitted to people around the world, rich or poor.
A new way to see tuberculosis
Although TB infection is treatable and curable, 1.5 million people die from TB disease each year. See how we can build a world free of TB.
We can build a world free from TB
Active TB infection is just the tip of the iceberg. To end the cycle of TB transmission and disease progression, we must test and treat latent TB infection as well as active TB disease.
A pre-World TB Day event — register now
Gear up for World TB Day with us. Join global TB experts on March 21 as they discuss "TB infection screening and preventive therapy as a prerequisite for achieving End TB strategy goals."
Maghreb TB stakeholder meeting
The Maghreb Expert Meeting of 2024 showcased robust engagement among TB stakeholders, resulting in secured tenders and ongoing projects for TB management in the region.
Africa unites against TB
The first Africa TB Expert Meeting in Nairobi united stakeholders to combat TB, aligning with UNHLM goals. It stressed the pivotal role of TB testing and urged collective action for tangible progress.
7th Asia TB Experts Meeting
The 7th Asia TB Experts Meeting convened in Bali, Indonesia, in collaboration with StopTB Partnership and ISR. Over 50 TB experts from across the Asia Pacific discussed and networked to address regional TB challenges.
Controlling TB in Canada
This World TB Day, we're partnering with Inter Medico to focus on the critical role of TB testing, especially in vulnerable groups and immigrants in Canada.
Lighting up Canada in red
Lighting up monuments in red for World TB Day is a key awareness-raising strategy in Canada, emphasizing the ongoing battle against TB. You can join in too, helping everyone learn more and get involved.
Webinar: Automated in-house TB testing
Ruel Del Rosario explains Eisenhower Medical Center's transition to automated in-house TB testing with LIAISON QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus in our webinar. Learn about the cost savings and faster results achieved.
Preventing TB in Slovenia
On March 8, Slovenia ovserves Regional TB Day, focusing on TB prevention strategies in immunocompromised patients, children and immigrants.
Journée mondiale de lutte contre la tuberculose
We're taking part in a World TB Day event organized by SANTE EN ENTREPRISE. Join us on March 28 for a webinar on "S’engager, Innover, investir: mettons fin à la tuberculose."
TB awareness campaign in the UAE
On World TB Day, we aim to spread the word about TB. In the UAE, TB experts and advocates will be featured in special radio and TV interviews to discuss this issue.
TB Talks: A TB campaign in Latin America
TB Talks is a series of talks by QIAGEN and REDE-TB to share stories and insights from TB experts in Latin America. It showcases progress and fosters knowledge exchange.
TB-Youth Project in China
See how the QFT-Plus initiative in China, the TB-Youth Project, is conducting TB screenings in schools. It underscores the importance of early diagnosis in effectively combating TB.
TB prevention in Malaysia
How does Malaysia prevent the spread of TB in the community? Dr. Mohd Ihsani Bin Mahmood from the Ministry of Health, Malaysia, talks about the importance of contact tracing.
QIAGENers recognize World TB Day
The QIAGEN team in the United States commemorates World TB Day, taking this opportunity to honor the global effort against TB.
Managing TB in remote communities
Dr. Simone Barry, Medical Director of the South Australia TB Program and NTAC member for SA, explores groundbreaking strategies for tackling TB in Australia's remote communities.
Effort 3: Learning from global TB experts
We’re bringing together leading TB experts from around the world to discuss critical topics in TB testing, treatment and innovation. Our goal is to educate, raise awareness, and spark meaningful dialogue to strengthen the global fight against TB.
Our World TB Day event will cover:
- Cost-effectiveness in TB testing and strategies to save on resources
- Automation in TB testing and its impact on efficiency
- Personal stories from TB survivors and healthcare professionals
- The role of AI in advancing TB diagnostics
- TB blood testing with a focus on QuantiFERON-TB testing
- Innovations driving progress toward ending TB
- And much more
If Monday, March 24, doesn’t work for you, register now, and we’ll send you a link to the event recording.