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Childhood tuberculosis cases rise in Europe, WHO report warns

Tuberculosis infections among children in the European region rose 10 percent in 2023, according to the World Health Organization.
The European region reported over 7,500 cases among children under 15 years of age, marking an increase of over 650 cases from 2022, as reported by WHO.
Dr Hans Henri Kluge stated that the rise serves as a reminder that progress against TB remains fragile.
Dr Askar Yedilbayev described the increase in cases as a 'worrisome scenario' and highlighted the impact of funding cuts on TB programs.

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