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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing March 24, 2018 as World Tuberculosis Day (Supervisor Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing March 24, 2018 as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day.
SUMMARY:
In 1982, the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) proposed that March 24 be recognized as World TB day. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the prevalence of Tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and the status of TB prevention and care efforts. It is also an opportunity to mobilize commitment for further efforts to end TB in conjunction with the World Health Organization's sustainable development agenda. This resolution will recognize that all citizens of Solano County can take active steps towards creating awareness and preventing TB in the community. This year's theme in the United States is, "Wanted: Leaders for a TB-Free United States. We can make history. End TB." On March 24th the TB control program will continue its efforts in providing treatment for infected individuals without active disease, as well as providing prevention education utilizing the enormous reach of social media platforms to arm Solano County residents with the knowledge to protect themselves from TB infection and active disease.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing this agenda item are included in the Department's FY2017/18 Adopted budget. There is no additional impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
Annually in the United States and across the world, March 24th is recognized and declared World TB Day by IUATLD. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria which causes TB in humans. The purpose of World T...
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