World TB Day, 2024:Yes! We can end TB! - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport

March the global community commemorates World Tuberculosis Day. It was on this day in 1882 that Robert Koch told the world that a bacillus calledHow is South Africa doing in combatting TB? While we have seen some improvement, TB is still a very big problem for the country. Every year, it is estimated that around 290 000 people contract TB and 54 000 people die from TB. This puts South Africa as one of the countries with the highest rates of TB in the world.

However, we can end TB because TB can be diagnosed and treated in six months and is curable. It is therefore very important for those with symptoms of TB to visit their nearest public clinic and get tested, and if positive to get treatment. Early presentation to a clinic and treatment will also be good for those we are close to – family members, work colleagues and people we travel with in busses, taxis and trains.

While TB is a very old disease – it was found in Egyptian mummies – except for children – we don’t have a vaccine that works for young people and adults. Even the vaccine for children which is called BCG, is not very effective and is more than 100 years old. However, there is some good news. There are a few vaccines that are currently being studied – one of which is called M72 which is currently in clinical trials in a few countries, including South Africa.

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Yes, The World’s Best Beaches For 2024 List Features Cape Town!South African and global news updates with a twist. 2oceansvibe is South Africa’s biggest solely owned online news platform with local and world news updates.
Source: 2oceansvibe - 🏆 43. / 51 Read more »

Elections 2024: Gauteng, KZN and EC have highest voter registrations ahead of 2024 pollsElections 2024: Gauteng, KZN and EC have highest voter registrations ahead of 2024 polls
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

Join the World Intellectual Property Day Celebrations 2024The media launch will be held on 16 April 2024 at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University.
Source: mailandguardian - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »

Eskom price hikes incoming — how much more you will payEskom’s price increases for the 2024/25 financial year kick in on 1 April 2024.
Source: mybroadband - 🏆 11. / 67 Read more »

Full moon for March 2024 happening on THIS dayFull moon is happening next week. Here's how to see the spectacular event, and when to look up for March's next full lunar event.
Source: TheSAnews - 🏆 25. / 59 Read more »

South Africa: Human Rights Day 2024 Is an Opportunity to Remember, Reflect and RethinkAnalysis - As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, it is crucial to assess the ongoing challenges to the current state of human rights and explore the extent to which they are respected, protected and fulfilled.
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »