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New Tuberculosis Drugs May Become Ineffective - Study

The inappropriate use of antibiotics, including taking them without prescription or not following doctor's orders closely, is slowly rendering many useless.

Africa: New Tuberculosis Drugs May Become Ineffective - Study

IPS, 24 March 2017

New antibiotics that could treat tuberculosis may rapidly become ineffective, according to new research published by the Lancet ahead of World Tuberculosis Day. Read more »
Africa: WHO Omission of TB in Priority List Denounced

SciDev.Net, 13 March 2017

The WHO first-ever catalogue of 12 priority pathogens which pose the greatest threat of antibiotic resistance does not include Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacteria… Read more »

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A Test That Shows When TB is Cured is Key #WorldTBDay

If it were possible to have a more individualised approach to TB, the treatment outcomes would be much better, an expert argues in The Conversation Africa. Read more »
- South Africa: Why a Test That Tells When TB Is Cured Is Needed to Help Tackle Resistance
- Kenya: Kenya Needs to Up Its Game to Get TB Under Control

John-Michael Maas/Darby Films

New tuberculosis medication aimed at children reduces the number of pills a patient has to take.

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