World TB Day | 24 March
World TB Day is not only an opportunity to renew commitment and inspire people to take action but is also an important reminder of the devastating impact of tuberculosis (TB) around the world throughout the years. In The Global TB Report 2023, it states that in 2022, an estimated, 1.3 million people died from TB1.
Revvity’s focus and role in supporting the World Health Organization’s ambitious deadline of ending TB by 2030, is to develop and provide access to diagnostics that help us find, and ultimately treat those infected with the bacteria. For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to identifying people infected with TB who haven’t yet developed disease symptoms or started transmitting the bacteria to others. This management of TB infection plays a critical role in ending TB as it breaks the transmission cycle.
To eradicate TB by 2030, we need urgent action and more commitment than ever from those leading the fight against this deadly disease.
Revvity is proud to play its role in the fight to end TB.
TB Survivors
On this World TB Day, we honor TB survivors by amplifying their personal stories and echoing the call worldwide for early and accurate TB diagnosis.
Nicole
Nicole is a painter and former art teacher. She found inspiration in the mountains of North Carolina where she once lived. As a TB patient, the isolation from her loved ones was particularly challenging. Nicole was forced to live by herself for six months until she was declared to be no longer contagious. After her recovery, Nicole found comfort in the community of TB survivors and continues to speak out about the disease.
Hear Nicole’s story
Kelly
Kelly is a physician and has treated patients with TB. Being a TB patient, however, was new territory for him. One of the most difficult parts of the process was the impact on his family, friends and patients, who were forced to endure months of treatment due to their contact with him. He now brings a new understanding to his practice and works tirelessly to educate others, especially those in the healthcare community.
Hear Kelly’s story
Shaka
Shaka teaches and performs as a salsa dancer. His passion has taken him around the world. When he was diagnosed, he learned that he had disseminated TB, or TB that had spread from his lungs to other parts of his body. After a long, harsh treatment, Shaka recovered and now works to educate others about this deadly disease.
Hear Shaka’s storyDISCLAIMER: Revvity, Inc. does not endorse or make recommendations with respect to research, medication, or treatments. All information presented is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.
