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World TB Day

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed annually on 24 March, marking the discovery of the bacterium that causes TB in 1882. World TB Day has since become a global rallying point to raise awareness of the impacts of TB, as well as challenges and solutions on the journey towards ending TB.

For Results International (Australia), World TB Day is a key moment for our advocacy efforts. World TB Day reminds us of the progress we’ve made and the work still to do in the fight against one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases. TB may feel like a problem of the past, but it still devastates millions globally. TB is the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, killing more than 1.25 million people, mostly in low-income and middle-income countries, and infecting more than 10 million with the disease every year.

 

The good news is that TB is preventable, treatable, and curable. 

 

We have the solutions to end TB, all we need is the political will.

Key facts:

  • TB disproportionately affects the most vulnerable: Poverty, overcrowding, and lack of access to healthcare drive the spread of TB, disproportionately impacting marginalised communities. Over 80% of TB cases and deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. High-burden countries in our region include: Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

 

  • Funding gaps are hindering progress: US$ 22 billion is needed annually for TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care to achieve global targets by 2027, yet current funding falls short of US$ 5 billion per year. 

 

  • Collective action is critical: We have the tools to defeat TB, from improved diagnostics to stronger health systems. Global efforts have saved an estimated 75 million lives since 2000, but sustained collaboration and commitment are essential to finish the fight.​

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Light Up Red for World TB Day

Light Up Red for TB is a global campaign to draw attention to the 1.25 million+ deaths caused by TB each year and to show solidarity with the millions of people affected.

In our quest to build awareness of the impacts of TB, one of the biggest diseases of poverty, Results' Light Up Red for TB event attracts significant attention each year. On March 24, our staff and Advocates organise locations around Australia to be lit up bright red! Our Light Up campaign is part of a global event.

Dozens of locations around the world light up each year - from town halls to clocktowers, to stadiums to bridges - cities and towns everywhere turn red to show support for TB. ​​

Get involved

1. Take a photo in front of the building lit in red

2. Post on social media using the hashtag #YesWeCanEndTB and tag @results_australia on Instagram or Results Australia on LinkedIn and Facebook

3. Please send the photo to join@results.org.au

​​Our Light Up Red sites for 2025 included:
ACT

  • Canberra: Canberra Times Fountain, John Gorton House, Light Rail Station Stops, Malcolm Fraser Bridge, National Carillon, Royal Australian Mint, Treasury Building

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NSW

  • Albury: Albury Entertainment Centre

  • Coffs Harbour: The Big Banana

  • Sydney: Accor Stadium, ibis Sydney Olympic Park Hotel, Manly Town Hall, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park Hotel, Olympic Plaza Light Towers, Olympic Park Station, Pullman Sydney Olympic Park Hotel

  • Newcastle: City Hall Clock Tower

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NT

  • Palmerston: Francis Drive Light Pole, Memorial Park Light Poles, Palmerston Water Tower

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QLD

  • Brisbane: Kangaroo Point Bridge, King George Square, Parliament House, Reddacliff Place Sculptures, Sir Leo Hielscher Gateway Bridge, Story Bridge, Suncorp Stadium, Victoria Bridge, Wickham Terrace Car Park (Architectural Wall)

  • Bundaberg: Night Lights - School of Arts

  • Newstead: Breakfast Creek Bridge

  • Townsville: Central Park Boardwalk, Flinders Square, Little Fletcher Bridge, Old Magistrates Court House

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SA

  • Adelaide: Adelaide Oval 

  • Unley: Unley Town Hall

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TAS

  • Launceston: Town Hall

  • Devonport: paranaple Convention Centre.

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VIC​

  • Geelong: Catenary Lights

  • Melbourne: AAMI Park, Bolte Bridge, Melbourne Town Hall, Mooney Valley City Council Clock Tower, Rialto, The Drum Theatre

  • Shepparton: Monash Park Tree, Mooroopna Water Tower, Riverlinks Eastbank, Victoria Park Lake 

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WA

  • Albany: CBD Precinct

  • Bunbury: Guppy Park, Historic Arrol Crane at Jetty Road, Koolambidi Woola (Bunbury's Youth Precinct), Koombana Bay Footbridge and Foreshore, Marlston Hill Lookout Tower, Marlston Waterfront, Richmond Reserve, The Navigators at the Koombana Drive Roundabout

  • Geraldton: Queens Park Theatre

  • Mandurah: Mandurah Bridge

  • Perth: Bell Tower, Council House, Great Northern Highway Port Hedland Interchange Bridge, Joondalup Drive Bridge, Matagarup Bridge, Mount Street Bridge, Northbridge Tunnel, Sky Ribbon, The Bell Tower, Trafalgar Bridge

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