Tuberculosis Emerges as the Deadliest Infectious Disease in 2023

Post Views: 687 TB Global Toll of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) has regained its status as the world’s deadliest infectious disease, with an estimated 1.25 million deaths reported in 2023. According to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of individuals newly diagnosed with TB rose to 10.8 million, marking an increase from 10.1 million in 2020.   High-Risk Regions and Populations Five countries—India (26%), Indonesia (10%), China and the Philippines (6.8% each), and Pakistan (6.3%)—accounted for 56% of new TB cases in 2023. The most affected regions included Southeast...