Kaiyang holds activities to mark World Tuberculosis Day

Kaiyang county holds a series of activities in Yunkai Square to mark World Tuberculosis Day on March 24. [Photo/Colorful Guizhou network]

Kaiyang county in Guiyang, the capital city of Southwest China's Guizhou province, held a series of activities in Yunkai Square to mark World Tuberculosis Day.

The day falls on March 24 every year and aims to raise public awareness about the infectious disease.

In Yunkai Square, members of Kaiyang's medical system gave detailed explanations to the public about how tuberculosis is transmitted, preventive measures and treatment policies. They also distributed tuberculosis prevention brochures.

The activity advocated a healthy lifestyle, popularized coughing etiquette, and appealed to participants to share knowledge about tuberculosis prevention with family, friends and neighbors. Another highlighted message was the call for everyone to work together to end the tuberculosis epidemic.

Medical staff members pay a visit to the homes of tuberculosis patients and distribute condolence items on March 24. [Photo/Colorful Guizhou network]

During the activity, more than 10,000 copies of promotional materials and over 1,000 promotional items were distributed; over 200 people received free check-ups; and promotional videos were played more than 8,000 times.

Additionally, medical staff members performed around 500 free consultations, visited the homes of tuberculosis patients, and distributed condolence items.