April 16
Uganda: TB and HIV Co-Infections Still a Burden in Teso - Report
Nile Post
On April 12, journalists in Teso Sub-region received training on the critical issue of Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections. Read more »
April 12
Kenya: Kenya Has Made Commendable Strides in Ending TB, but the War Is Not Over Yet
Capital FM
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health concern, with 10.6 million people falling ill with the disease worldwide and 1.3 million dying from it by 2022, according to the World… Read more »
April 05
Africa: In Africa, We Finally Have Momentum Against TB. Let's Not Squander It [opinion]
TB Alliance
It is interesting to see, from my vantage point in South Africa, the reaction to the slight rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases in the U.S. Overall, TB in the U.S. has declined… Read more »
March 29
Nigeria: Nigeria's First Lady Donates N1 Billion to Support Fight Against Tuberculosis
Premium Times
Mrs Tinubu dedicated the investiture to one of her staff, who she said lost his life to the disease, and to others with similar fate. Read more »
March 28
Ethiopia: Ministry Plans to Purchase 460 TB Testing Machines
Ethiopian Herald
Ministry of Health (MoH) disclosed that it has planned to purchase 460 TB testing machines this year. Read more »
Gambia: MRC Highlights the Fight Against TB and Its Complications
Foroyaa
Press Release, MRCG at LSHTM Read more »
March 27
Africa: New TB Skin Test Could Offer Cheaper and Easier Way to Detect the Disease [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Detecting tuberculosis early could play a significant role in eradicating the world's most deadly infectious disease. The World Health Organization says 1.5 million people die from… Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea - Committed to Eradicate TB By 2030
Shabait
Although there has been a significant decline in the incidence of TB in the last decade, it continues to be one of the biggest health issues mainly in developing countries. The… Read more »
March 25
Somalia: Somalia Sees Good Progress in Eliminating Tuberculosis
Shabelle
Somalia said Sunday it's making significant progress to achieve the global goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 but called for more investments to help sustain the gains. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria and the Tuberculosis Burden
This Day
The authorities should invest more to contain this health emergency Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Makes Strides in TB Fight
The Herald
ZIMBABWE continues to record positive strides in the fight against the deadly Tuberculosis disease with the estimated incidence rate going down from 242 per 100 000 in 2015 to 204… Read more »
March 24
South Africa: Fight Against TB Gets $94 Million Boost
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's ongoing efforts to respond to Tuberculosis (TB) have been strengthened with funding of $94 million for the next five years. Read more »
Africa: W.H.O. Celebrates World Tuberculosis Day
New Dawn
The World Health Organization and partners around the world have celebrated World Tuberculosis Day with the theme, "Yes! We can end TB." Read more »
Eritrea: World Tuberculosis Day Observed
Shabait
- World Tuberculosis Day was observed today, 24 March, on a national level, with a ceremony organized at Orotta Referral Hospital Hall under the theme "Yes! We Can End… Read more »
March 23
Africa: Rate of TB Diagnosis, Treatment in Africa Increasing [press release]
WHO-AFRO
About 70% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the African region are now being diagnosed and treated, marking the highest case-detection rate in the region ever, thanks to concerted… Read more »
March 22
Africa: TB - No Longer the Forgotten Pandemic? [opinion]
Global Fund
For far too long, TB has been "the forgotten pandemic": killing millions, but attracting a tiny fraction of the attention and resources that have been devoted to COVID-19 or even… Read more »
Africa: The African Union (AU) Commission Commemorates the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day Under the Theme - 'Yes, We Can End TB'
African Union
The AU Commission, under the leadership of the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development held a commemoration event at the AU Commission HQ under the theme… Read more »
South Africa: Medical Science Has Made Great Strides in Fighting TB, but Reducing Poverty Is the Best Way to End This Disease [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every year, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis. Even though the disease is both preventable and curable, it kills 1.5 million people each year, making it the world's… Read more »