National Solidarity in the Fight Against TB Exemplified at the Record-Breaking Human Lung Formation Activity on World TB Day 2024
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World TB Day 2024 took place at the Quirino Grandstand. Over 5,500 enthusiastic participants worked in unison to break India's world record for the largest human lung formation in history during the celebration. The feat was achieved through community solidarity, commitment, and dedication, as everyone with one accord stated: “Tuloy ang bayanihan, TB ay tuldukan! Para Healthy Lungs, Pa-check ka Lungs!” The event was celebrated by the Department of Health (DOH) in collaboration with and thanks to support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Family Health International 360, the World Health Organization (WHO) Philippines, the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Stop TB Partnerships, and other partners. The aim of the celebration was to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social, and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and ignite the flame of solidarity among partners and participants, emphasizing the collaborative ef...