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Child Tuberculosis Cases Surge 10% in Europe, Urgent Action Needed

3/24/2025

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In 2023, tuberculosis cases among children under 15 surged by 10% in the WHO European region, now representing 4.3% of all cases. With over 172,000 new and relapsed cases reported, urgent public health action is needed as the rise of drug-resistant TB and funding cuts jeopardize efforts to combat this preventable disease.

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Story summary

In 2023, tuberculosis cases among children under 15 surged by 10% in the WHO European region, now representing 4.3% of all cases. With over 172,000 new and relapsed cases reported, urgent public health action is needed as the rise of drug-resistant TB and funding cuts jeopardize efforts to combat this preventable disease.