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Tuberculosis cases in the US rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen years

WHO has called for urgent action to address worldwide disruptions in Tuberculosis services, which are endangering millions of lives.
WHO reports that Tuberculosis is the world's leading infectious disease killer, claiming over 1 million lives annually. Every three minutes, a child dies from TB, and approximately 1.25 million children fall ill yearly, but only half receive treatment.
Doctors Without Borders is implementing the TACTiC project in 12 countries to treat drug-resistant TB, following new WHO recommendations.
Funding cuts from the United States disrupt community-based TB services, which disproportionately affect vulnerable children, leading to a rise in undiagnosed cases and avoidable deaths.

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The Straits Times

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Local TB cases drop for sixth year straight in 2024

Men and older age groups made up the bulk of the 1,156 active infections diagnosed.

8 days ago·Singapore

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Tuberculosis cases in the US rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen years

Tuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years.

10 days ago·United States

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Africa: WHO Calls for Urgent Action to Address Worldwide Disruptions in Tuberculosis Services Putting Millions of Lives At Risk

Press Release - On the occasion on World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, marked on 24 March, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for an urgent investment of resources to protect and maintain tuberculosis (TB) care and support services for people in need across regions and countries. TB remains the world's deadliest infectious disease, responsible for over 1 million people annually bringing devastating impacts on families and communities.

11 days ago·South Africa

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doctorswithoutborders.org

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World TB Day: Children with TB are especially vulnerable to recent US aid cuts

World TB Day: Children with TB are especially vulnerable to recent US aid cuts Sustained investments are needed to diagnose, treat, and prevent TB—the top infectious disease killer. Kate Rankin March 20 2025, 6:25am Despite being curable, TB is the world's leading infectious disease killer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Every three minutes, a child dies of TB. WHO estimates that 1.25 million children and young adolescents f…

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Fiji Broadcasting Corporation

Fiji records second-highest TB cases in the Pacific

Fiji recorded the second highest number of tuberculosis cases last year in the Pacific. The United Nations Development Programme says there are 569 cases in Fiji, while the total cases in the Pacific stood at 1,534. Kiribati recorded the highest number of cases, being 596. The UNDP says the total number of cases represents a […]

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Springer

Genetic Variations Associated with Anti-Tuberculosis Drug-Induced Liver Injury

In order to combat the development of drug resistance, the clinical treatment of tuberculosis requires the combined use of several anti-tuberculosis (anti

8 days ago·United States

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