World TB Day 2026
24 March
Yes! We can End TB!
Led by countries. Powered by people.
83
million
lives saved since 2000
10.7
million
people fell ill with TB in 2024
1.23
million
people died of TB in 2024
The theme of World TB Day 2026 - ‘Yes! We can end TB!’ - is a bold call to action and a message of hope, affirming that it is possible to get back on track and turn the tide on the TB epidemic, even in a challenging global environment. With decisive country leadership, increased domestic and international investment, rapid uptake of new WHO recommendations and innovations, accelerated action, and strong multisectoral collaboration, ending TB is not just aspirational - it is achievable.
World TB Day statement of WHO Goodwill Ambassador for TB and HIV
Written statement by Professor Peng Liyuan, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Tuberculosis and HIV, to the WHO World TB Day 2026 online talk show