Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is a significant health crisis, with only about 2 in 5 people with drug-resistant TB accessing proper treatment in 2024.
For more in-depth information, you can explore the World Health Organization TB fact sheet or the CDC's TB information page . and duration? Recent advancements in vaccines or diagnostics? tb.mp4
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Approximately 1.23 to 1.5 million people die from TB annually.
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases, despite being preventable and curable. As of 2024–2026, it has regained its status as the top infectious killer worldwide, surpassing COVID-19.
TB is the leading cause of death for people with HIV.