World Tuberculosis Day Tarihi

March 24, 1982

First World Tuberculosis Day Held

The World Health Organization holds the first World Tuberculosis Day to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Dr. Koch’s discovery.

1921

First Patient Vaccinated

The BCG vaccine is first used on humans after 13 years in the making.

March 24, 1882

Cause of TB Discovered

Dr. Robert Koch discovers TB bacillus, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.