IN recognition of the increasing burden that tuberculosis continues to put on our younger population across the country, Johnson & Johnson Philippines Inc. (J&J Philippines) and the Philippine Tuberculosis Society Inc. (PTSI) are rolling out their joint priority project in 2022, a campaign to find the 'missing millions' affected by tuberculosis (TB) among the country's youth and help them improve their lung health with the right treatment.

Recent data shows that millions of young Filipinos are living with active tuberculosis and have not sought help. Across the Asean region, the country has the highest TB incidence rate, and this disease, while preventable, is still one of the nation's leading causes of death and morbidity among its youth.