Description: Encourage world leaders to cough it up to end Tuberculosis. Learn about TB's global impact and the United Nations' unmet pledges plus read patient stories. Take action.
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In 2018, heads of states and governments gathered at the United Nations to put an end to tuberculosis (TB). With each passing year, 1.5 million people die from TB as political commitments remain unmet. Countries around the world need our help.
Now that I'm cured, I'm going to climb the Himalayan mountains.
After Saurabh's numerous failed treatments for TB over the course of 6 months, his doctors finally realized he’s TB-resistant. It was a long journey for him. Over time, his TB caused permanent damage to his lungs, but he never let that stop him from fighting back. Now that he’s cured, he continues to challenge himself physically to help inspire others with TB.