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Rising TB Cases Demand Urgent Action Amid Global Crisis

4/21/2025

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Anja Madhvani's battle with tuberculosis (TB) began after she completed an ultramarathon in Morocco in 2018. As TB continues to claim lives worldwide, with 1.25 million deaths in 2023 alone, the UK saw a 13% increase in cases last year, driven by social deprivation and pandemic fallout. Experts are calling for urgent action to enhance prevention and awareness.

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Story summary

Anja Madhvani's battle with tuberculosis (TB) began after she completed an ultramarathon in Morocco in 2018. As TB continues to claim lives worldwide, with 1.25 million deaths in 2023 alone, the UK saw a 13% increase in cases last year, driven by social deprivation and pandemic fallout. Experts are calling for urgent action to enhance prevention and awareness.