World Tuberculosis Day is being observed on Tuesday.
The day is aimed at raising public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis and stepping up efforts to end the global epidemic.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the government has made the elimination of tuberculosis one of its public health priorities.
In his message on World Tuberculosis Day, he said TB services are being integrated into primary health centres so that continuous treatment could be provided across the country.
The Prime Minister said Pakistan, together with the international community, reaffirms its commitment to completely eliminate tuberculosis, a treatable and preventable disease.
He said public participation is essential for the complete elimination of tuberculosis.
He appealed to all relevant stakeholders including the federal and provincial governments, development partners, universities, private sector, media, and social leaders to further strengthen collective efforts to ensure that no person with tuberculosis is left untreated.
