Situation critical - that is where the global fight against Tuberculosis (TB) finds itself at the start of 2025. Millions of ...

Chest X-rays are used to identify lung abnormalities, while sputum tests may be conducted for older children to detect TB bacteria. A thorough clinical evaluation, including a detailed medical history ...

March 18 is World Tuberculosis Day. Let’s do a quick overview of TB, and discuss the different types of TB, risk factors, ...

We assume the reversal is “for the lifesaving work for which we had a waiver, but we don't know,” Stop TB Partnership’s Dr. Lucica Ditiu tells Devex.

It shouldn’t be difficult to prevent TB epidemics. We simply need to identify everyone who has the disease and treat them, and also identify their contacts who are at risk of getting TB themselves.

Actually getting treatment is key: The World Health Organization (WHO) says that for two-thirds of TB patients who don't get ...