World Tuberculosis Day highlights urgent need for action

Monday 24th of March marks World Tuberculosis Day, a crucial moment to shine a spotlight on one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.

Despite being both preventable and curable, tuberculosis (TB) continues to claim millions of lives annually, making it a pressing global health challenge.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 10 million cases of TB are reported each year, with the disease remaining a significant cause of death worldwide.

In South Africa, the situation is particularly dire, with thousands of cases recorded annually and TB ranking as one of the leading causes of mortality.

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi warned that TB is a silent killer.

Tuberculosis has killed more people in world than any other disease: Motsoaledi