Name: Breathe easy: Four ways to prevent tuberculosis
Uploaded: 2026-03-24T18:28:14+08:00
Duration: 1 min 13 s
Description: World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on March 24. Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest known infectious diseases. It is caused by bacteria that primarily affect the lungs and is still a major global public health challenge today.

Language

RSS

Newsletters

Home

China

World

Politics

Business

Sci-Tech

Health

Opinions

Video

Live

Radio

World Asia-Pacific Middle East Europe Americas Africa

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on March 24. Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest known infectious diseases. It is caused by bacteria that primarily affect the lungs and is still a major global public health challenge today.

01:13

In an exclusive interview with CGTN's Health Talk, Dr. Li Liang, vice president of Beijing Chest Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, outlines four key steps for effective TB prevention: maintaining a strong immune system, ensuring proper ventilation, practicing good hygiene and avoiding going to public places when feeling under the weather.

TB is both preventable and curable. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, cultivating greater awareness and seeking early diagnosis and treatment, we can all take meaningful steps to protect ourselves and those around us.

Executive producer: Zhang Jingwen

Producer: Yang Sha

Director: Du Junzhi

Videographers: Guo Huakang, Wang Hongjie

Video editor: Wang Yuxin

Open in CGTN APP for better experience

Search Trends