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Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that can affect your lungs and other parts of your body. With proper treatment, people with TB can be cured of the infection.

Read more about the history of TB in this country by visiting "The Role of Canada in Fighting Tuberculosis", a special project of the Saskatchewan Lung Association.

Statistics on tuberculosis in Canada.

Tuberculosis news & announcements

March 17, 2010
World TB Day - Canada’s leading the international fight against TB, but more work must be done in Canada’s North

March 24, 2009
Canadians should not be complacent in the battle against TB - one of the world's most deadly diseases, cautions The Lung Association.

January 07, 2009
Globe & Mail article recounts the Lung Association's history combatting TB and other lung diseases

March 24, 2008
World Stop TB Day 2008: We are stopping TB

March 21, 2007
World TB Day 2007

March 23, 2006
The Lung Association marks World TB Day, March 24