Africa has recorded remarkable feats in the diagnosis and care for tuberculosis, even as it faces challenges that will undermine its target of ending the disease by 2025, theAccording to Moeti, the African region falls short of the 2025 End TB Strategy target of a 75 percent reduction.
Moeti said: “Another milestone of diagnosing 70 percent of TB patients which marks a substantial reduction in missed cases and propelling us closer to our goal. “From 2015 to 2022, the region also saw a 23% reduction in new TB cases, exceeding the initial End TB Strategy target of 20% by 2020. All this underscores the effectiveness of implemented strategies and renewed commitment from countries.”
According to the latest report, about 2.5 million individuals contracted TB in 2022 in the region, equating to one person every 13 seconds. “Similarly, the 23% decline in TB incidence misses the mark of the 50% reduction target for 2025. This highlights the need for continued and intensified efforts to meet these ambitious goals.
“I urge health leaders to intensify their commitment to strengthening health systems, ensuring equitable access to TB care, and scaling up innovative interventions.
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