Health
Fight against tuberculosis set back 12 years by Covid pandemic, report finds – The Guardian
Number of people diagnosed and treated in worst-affected countries has fallen to 2008 levels as resources diverted
Global developmentNumber of people diagnosed and treated in worst-affected countries has fallen to 2008 levels as resources diverted
Twelve months of Covid-19 has reversed 12 years of global progress against tuberculosis, worse than previously estimated.
The pandemic has resulted in nearly a 25% decrease in diagnosis and treatment around the world, according to research published on Thursday by a coalition working to end TB.
Due to the impact of the Covid pandemic on services, the number of people…
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