According to the World Health Organization, tuberculosis is still one of the world’s biggest threats to human life. In fact, 1 in 3 people globally have been exposed to it and drug-resistant strains remain incredibly challenging to effectively treat – only 54% of patients with MDR-TB are successfully cured.
Today, March 24th, marks World Tuberculosis Awareness Day. This is a time to celebrate the tireless work done by labs and hospitals across the globe in an effort to eliminate this devastating disease. From increased education and refined AFB diagnostics, to improved treatment and ultimately better patient care, the fight goes on. And it is making a difference! Between 2000 and 2016, fifty-three million lives were saved through effective diagnosis and treatment. Although we still have a long way to go to eradicate TB, this progress is something to celebrate.
Alpha-Tec Systems wants to thank you once again for playing a part in this change. Thank you for partnering with us over the past four decades in this war on tuberculosis. Every expertly prepared AFB specimen makes a difference.
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