Tuberculosis was the top infectious disease killer in 2023

According to a recent World Health Organisation report, tuberculosis (TB) has become the leading cause of infectious disease-related deaths in 2023, overtaking COVID-19. With over 8.2 million new TB diagnoses – the highest recorded since monitoring began in 1995 – the report emphasises the urgent need for increased funding and resources in the fight against TB. The WHO data reveals…

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