The latest figures from the World Health Organization paint a sobering picture: South Africa is grappling with one of the heaviest TB burdens globally, with an estimated 280 000 new cases in 2022, leading to nearly 54 000 deaths – that’s about 148 lives lost each day.On a more hopeful note, World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, which was on March 24 carries the rallying cry “Yes! We can end TB”. Despite TB being one of the deadliest diseases on the planet, with a concerning rise in drug-resistant strains, World TB Day serves as a reminder to rekindle our resolve, spark inspiration, and take…
