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World Tuberculosis Day Marked
Pyongyang, March 25 (KCNA) -- An event to mark the World Tuberculosis Day took place at the People's Palace of Culture on Monday.

Attending it were healthcare workers, relevant officials, the WHO representative and members of missions of other international bodies here.

Speeches were made at the event.

Speakers informed the participants of the subject of the event and underscored the importance of the positive cooperation between medical institutions and relevant units aimed at stamping out TB.

They also emphasized that efforts should be made to direct public heed to the importance and significance of TB treatment, and called for strengthening the prevention and cure of TB.

The achievements made in the treatment of TB-related diseases were introduced and future program was made public. There was a quiz on the TB prevention.

Then the participants enjoyed a performance given by the hygienic information team of students.

On the same day, there took place intensive hygienic information activities in all provinces on the occasion.

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