Thubelihle Marks International TB Day
The International Tuberculosis Day was commemorated with a vibrant
community awareness campaign on 24 March 2026, as the Thubelihle Local Clinic,
in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Health and Exxaro
Matla Coal, hosted an impactful outreach event aimed at educating
residents about tuberculosis (TB) and encouraging early testing and treatment.
International TB Day is observed annually on 24 March to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic consequences of tuberculosis. The date marks the discovery of the TB-causing bacterium by Dr Robert Koch in 1882, a breakthrough that paved the way for diagnosis and treatment. Despite being preventable and curable, TB remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, particularly affecting vulnerable communities