Europe Saw 7,000 Excess TB Deaths During Covid-19 Pandemic: WHO

7,000 excess TB deaths occurred in Europe during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The increased mortality was due to disruptions in diagnosis and treatment efforts during the pandemic. The report also revealed that successful TB treatment cures were achieved in only six out of 10 cases.

March 21, 2024
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