Tuberculosis Community Protests Against ‘Trendy Cold’ Label
Outrage Sparked Globally
The global tuberculosis community was left in a state of shock this week after an unfortunate mislabeling incident deemed tuberculosis as nothing more than a ‘trendy cold’. This insensitive remark sparked outrage, leading to various forms of protest by the community.
Fighting for Respect
The tuberculosis community, tired of being underestimated, is now demanding respect. They emphasize that tuberculosis is not a mere cold, but a severe illness that deserves recognition and serious attention.
Wrong Perception
These remarks came in the wake of a controversial statement by a renowned global health blogger, who casually referred to tuberculosis as a ‘trendy cold’. The community argues that such a description undermines the severity of the disease and promotes misunderstanding among the public.
Call for Correct Representation
The tuberculosis community is now calling for a correct portrayal of the disease. They stress the importance of understanding the severity of tuberculosis, and the impact it has on affected individuals’ lives.
World Health Organization Speaks Up
In response to the controversy, the World Health Organization has reaffirmed the severity of tuberculosis, underlining that it is not a mere ‘trendy cold’, but one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide.
Community’s Response
The tuberculosis community welcomed WHO’s statement and expressed hope that it would help in changing the overall perception of the disease.
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