56,000 South Africans succumbed to tuberculosis in 2023

Original Article by Marcus Low | Spotlight | 31 October 2024

In 2023, tuberculosis was the top infectious disease killer worldwide, with 1.25 million deaths. SA's TB incidence is declining, but fatalities remain high.

In 2023, tuberculosis was the top infectious disease killer worldwide, with 1.25 million deaths. SA’s TB incidence is declining, but fatalities remain high.

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