Promoting Your Health & Well-being

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 24, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― Today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) joins communities across the United States and around the world in recognizing World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. Observed annually on March 24, World TB Day aims to raise awareness about tuberculosis and efforts to prevent, detect, and treat the disease.  

This date commemorates the 1882 discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes TB – a milestone that paved the way for modern diagnosis and treatment.  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 24, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Stroke Registry Task Force will meet Thursday, March 26, at 10 a.m., virtually. The agenda and link to view the meeting are available on the meeting event page.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 23, 2026