Achimota Hospital Observes World TB Day: “Yes, We Can End TB. Commit, Invest, Deliver”
Achimota Hospital joined the global community in observing World TB Day on Monday, March 24, 2025. To commemorate this day, our hospital organized a series of activities aimed at raising awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.
This year’s theme, “Yes, We Can End TB. Commit, Invest, Deliver,” emphasizes the need for commitment, investment, and effective delivery of TB services to end the epidemic. At Achimota Hospital, we recognize that TB is a preventable and treatable disease that affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses.
Activities
During the week leading up to World TB Day, our hospital organized the following activities:
– Community Sensitization at Alogboshie
– Health talk at Kisseman Mosque
– Health education at Achimota Basic School
– Health education, screening, and sampling at the ANC and Diabetic clinic of Achimota Hospital
– Health screening and education at Abofu Presby School and Church
– Community Durbar at Las Vegas (Abofu) to commemorate World TB Day
Call to Action
We used this occasion to remind our patients, staff, and the general public of the importance of:
– Getting tested for TB if symptoms persist
– Seeking treatment if diagnosed with TB
– Practicing good hygiene to prevent TB
– Supporting TB research, awareness, and advocacy efforts
Commitment to TB Prevention and Control
As we observe World TB Day, we reiterate our commitment to providing high-quality TB services, supporting TB research and awareness, and advocating for policies and programs that promote TB prevention and control.
Key Statistics:
– TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide
– In 2024, there were 20,154 notified cases of TB in Ghana
– TB affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses
Together, We Can End TB!
Join us in the fight against TB. Let’s work together to make this vision a reality.
