US EditionNunavut tuberculosis outbreaks declared over after yearslong fight
- On July 2, 2025, Nunavut’s health department announced that the tuberculosis outbreaks affecting the communities of Pangnirtung and Pond Inlet have concluded after enduring several years of active and latent cases.
- The outbreaks began with 47 active and 225 latent cases in Pangnirtung in 2021 and 13 active and 117 latent cases in Pond Inlet in 2023, reflecting TB's disproportionate impact on Inuit communities.
- Key efforts included community-wide screening programs, health worker training, stigma reduction, and molecular NAAT testing replacing microscopy for faster, more accurate diagnosis.
- Ekua Agyemang described the conclusion of the outbreaks as encouraging news that reflects the community's strength, while the Government confirmed that every individual involved has received appropriate evaluation and treatment, resulting in a reduced risk of transmission.
- Despite the declared end, TB remains present in Nunavut and Canada overall, requiring ongoing surveillance and community awareness to prevent future outbreaks.
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Government of Nunavut declared end of TB epidemics in Pangnirtung and Pond Inlet communities
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