“COVID-19 is highlighting just how vulnerable people with lung diseases and weakened immune systems can be,“ said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
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世界承诺到2030年消除结核病;
“The world committed to end TB by 2030; improving prevention is key to making this happen.
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改进预防是实现这一目标的关键。
Millions of people need to be able to take TB preventive treatment to stop the onset of disease, avert suffering and save lives".
Dr Tedros highlighted the importance to continue efforts to tackle longstanding health problems, including TB during global outbreaks such as COVID-19.