Korea Tuberculosis Association Gwangju Jeonnam Branch Conducts 'Tuberculosis Prevention Day' Campaign

Gwangju City, Infectious Disease Control Support Team, and Former Public Health Center Jointly

Quiz to Correctly Understand Tuberculosis and Free Screening Events

The Korea Tuberculosis Association Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch announced on the 20th that it conducted a campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of tuberculosis prevention and to promote social interest and improve public perception of tuberculosis in commemoration of Tuberculosis Prevention Day (March 24).

Together with Gwangju Metropolitan City, the Infectious Disease Control Support Group, and five district health centers, they reaffirmed their commitment to eradicating tuberculosis at the Gwangju Intercity Bus Terminal and carried out tuberculosis screening and promotional activities.

Participants distributed promotional materials related to tuberculosis prevention and provided guidance and counseling on tuberculosis screening and symptoms.

At the event venue, various side events were held, including a tuberculosis knowledge O·X quiz, mobile tuberculosis screening with chest X-rays, and sputum tests, all available free of charge.

A representative of the Korea Tuberculosis Association Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch explained, “Tuberculosis is a respiratory infectious disease caused by the tuberculosis bacteria. If a cough persists for more than two weeks, a tuberculosis test should be taken. The main symptoms include cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.”

They added, “Tuberculosis bacteria are expelled into the air through coughing, sneezing, or talking by patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis. It is a disease that can be cured if detected early and treated consistently, so prevention and management are important.”