Philippines steps up efforts to eradicate tuberculosis


MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua): The Philippine government is accelerating its efforts to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) in the South-East Asian country by 2035, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Saturday.

The DOH led the launching of the Philippine Acceleration Plan for Tuberculosis on Friday to coincide with the commemoration of World TB Day.

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