Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s leading causes of death by an infectious agent. In 2022, over 10 million people fell ill with TB globally, and 1.3 million died from it, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 

Caused by bacteria, tuberculosis is highly contagious and potentially deadly. It spreads quickly from person to person through the air when someone sneezes or coughs, making it hard to contain. In fact, just one person can spread TB to more than 15 people at a time when in close contact. While it’s a significant public health risk and can be prevented and treated, it does not get the attention it deserves.

In this article, we look at how TB affects our world, the global plans for TB elimination, the evolution of the TB vaccine, and other challenges on the road ahead. Learn more in our blog: https://www.gideononline.com/blog.

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