New York City Health Department Recognizes World Tuberculosis Day, Strengthens Efforts to End Tuberculosis

During the month of March, the Health Department commemorated World TB Day through several community outreach events in Sunset Park, Central Brooklyn, and in East and Central Harlem. On April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Health Department is co-hosting a World TB Day Health fair with community partners in Jackson Heights at the Apicha Community Health Center. The health fair will offer no-cost testing for TB and HIV, health screenings, referrals to care and educational resources will also be available. The Health Department does not ask about immigration status and health insurance is not needed. For more information, email [email protected] or call 311 and ask about the World TB Day Testing Event.

If you want to get more information about TB services, community events, or educational materials, visit NYC Health: Tuberculosis or call 311.

Source: NYC.Gov / NY Readers

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