3月24日為「世界結核病日」，近年來台灣肺結核（結核病）發生率呈現長期且穩定的下降趨勢，從2005年的每10萬人口72.5例，顯著下降至2024年的26.2例，累積降幅高達64%，每年平均下降約5%-6%，防治成效優於全球平均。但依舊仍有個案偶發，提醒您結核病可以治癒，「咳嗽兩週速就醫」，自我觀察若「咳嗽超過兩週(2分)、有痰(2分)、胸痛(1分)、體重減輕(1分)、食慾不振(1分)」等症狀應警覺，並利用「七分篩檢法」自我檢測，症狀合計達5分以上應速就醫檢查，以落實早期發現與規則治療。相關衛教訊息，可參閱附件海報。

March 24th is World Tuberculosis Day. In recent years, the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Taiwan has shown a long-term and stable downward trend, decreasing significantly from 72.5 cases per 100,000 people in 2005 to 26.2 cases per 100,000 people in 2024, a cumulative decrease of 64%, with an average annual decrease of about 5%-6%, and the prevention and control effect is better than the global average. However, sporadic cases still occur. It is important to remember that TB is curable. "Seek medical attention immediately if you have a cough for more than two weeks." Self-monitoring for symptoms such as "cough for more than two weeks (2 points), phlegm (2 points), chest pain (1 point), weight loss (1 point), loss of appetite (1 point)" should raise concern. Use the "7-point screening method" for self-testing; if the total score for symptoms reaches 5 or more, seek medical attention immediately for examination to ensure early detection and regular treatment. Related health education information can be found in the attached poster.