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"World Tuberculosis Day" Observed
Pyongyang, March 27 (KCNA) -- A function observing the "World Tuberculosis Day" (March 24) was held in the People's Palace of Culture in Pyongyang.

Present there were officials of the Ministry of Public Health and public health institutions and members of the World Health Organization and the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies active in the DPRK.

A hygienic lecture for the prevention of tuberculosis was given at the function, which was followed by a photo exhibition.

Meanwhile, colorful propaganda activities were conducted across the country in accordance with the tag line for this year "I am stopping TB" on the occasion of the day.

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