Korea Tuberculosis Association Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch Launches 'Tuberculosis Prevention Day' Campaign at Mokpo Station

Jeollanam-do Provincial Office, Infectious Disease Control Support Team, and Mokpo City Health Center Emphasize Importance

The Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch of the Korean National Tuberculosis Association announced on the morning of the 21st 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 the Jeollanam-do Provincial Office, the Infectious Disease Control Support Group, and the Mokpo City Health Center, a ‘Tuberculosis Prevention Day’ campaign was held at Mokpo Station to inform the public about the importance of tuberculosis prevention and to encourage social interest and improve public perception of tuberculosis.

The Korea Tuberculosis Association Gwangju·Jeonnam Branch is conducting a campaign at Mokpo Station to raise awareness about the importance of tuberculosis prevention. [Photo by Korea Tuberculosis Association Gwangju·Jeonnam Branch]

During the campaign, participants reaffirmed their commitment to eradicating tuberculosis and conducted tuberculosis screening and promotional activities.

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

Various side events were also held at the venue, including a tuberculosis knowledge O·X quiz and mobile tuberculosis screening with chest X-ray examinations available free of charge.

A representative of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch of the Korean National Tuberculosis Association explained, “Tuberculosis is a respiratory infectious disease caused by the tuberculosis bacteria, and 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, making it an infectious disease. Early detection and consistent treatment can lead to a complete cure, so prevention and management are important.”