Present there were officials of public organizations, ministries and the press and officials of public health in the city of Pyongyang. The acting representative of the WHO and his staff members and members of different international organizations here were also present.

Speeches were made at the event.

The speakers underscored the need to increase the social concern about tuberculosis in conformity with the theme "Innovating and Strengthening Strategy to Eliminate TB" put forward by the WHO for this year.

They stressed the need to remove the dangerous factors of tuberculosis and actively combat them.

The participants watched the Korean scientific film "TB" Part 1.

Then, they looked round the photos on display and enjoyed a performance given by the hygienic propaganda team.

Similar events were also held in all provinces Thursday.