Ghana commemorated World TB Day in Koforidua, Eastern Region, at Jubilee Park on March 22, 2024. Distinguished representatives from various development and partner agencies attended, including USAID, WHO, MOH, Ghana Health Service, regional health representatives, civil society organizations, academia, research institutes, media outlets, the National TB program, and National HIV Programme staff. The event drew an estimated more than 500 participants.
Key Activities:
TB Information Dissemination: Utilizing different local media platforms such as radio stations, television, and social media (Facebook), TB-related information was shared. This campaign began a week before the World TB Day event and continued for one week after.
On-Site TB Screening: Attendees had the opportunity to undergo TB screening directly at the event site.
The TB advisor played a crucial role by:
Preparing and reviewing scripts and speeches for various officials.
Crafting and revising a synopsis for World TB Day, guiding different officers on key messages to be broadcast across various channels.
