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Resurgent Tuberculosis in UK: A 13% Rise in 2023
Anja Madhvani contracted tuberculosis (TB) in 2018 after an ultramarathon in Morocco, highlighting a 13% rise in UK TB cases in 2023—the largest annual increase since 1971—linked to delayed diagnoses and social inequalities.
Resurgent Tuberculosis in UK: A 13% Rise in 2023
Anja Madhvani contracted tuberculosis (TB) in 2018 after an ultramarathon in Morocco, highlighting a 13% rise in UK TB cases in 2023—the largest annual increase since 1971—linked to delayed diagnoses and social inequalities.
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32% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Force Cities to Seek 'Plan B' for Global Health Initiatives
US funding cuts for global health initiatives, impacting programs addressing AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, autism, and air quality in numerous cities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, are forcing cities to seek alternative solutions and collaborate to mitigate the impact, creating challenges pa...
US Funding Cuts Force Cities to Seek 'Plan B' for Global Health Initiatives
US funding cuts for global health initiatives, impacting programs addressing AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, autism, and air quality in numerous cities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, are forcing cities to seek alternative solutions and collaborate to mitigate the impact, creating challenges pa...
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60% Bias Score
USAID Funding Cuts Cause Surge in Tuberculosis Deaths and Infections
The Trump administration's abrupt cuts to USAID funding have caused significant disruptions to global tuberculosis programs, leading to thousands of deaths and a projected surge in infections, particularly affecting vulnerable populations and creating conditions for drug-resistant strains to thrive.
USAID Funding Cuts Cause Surge in Tuberculosis Deaths and Infections
The Trump administration's abrupt cuts to USAID funding have caused significant disruptions to global tuberculosis programs, leading to thousands of deaths and a projected surge in infections, particularly affecting vulnerable populations and creating conditions for drug-resistant strains to thrive.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico's Tuberculosis Cases Surge in 2025
As of March 15th, 2025, Mexico reported 4,113 tuberculosis cases, exceeding influenza as the second most prevalent disease; Baja California, Nuevo León, and Veracruz have the most cases. This is a seventh of the 2024 total, and 6,000 Mexicans die annually from the disease.
Mexico's Tuberculosis Cases Surge in 2025
As of March 15th, 2025, Mexico reported 4,113 tuberculosis cases, exceeding influenza as the second most prevalent disease; Baja California, Nuevo León, and Veracruz have the most cases. This is a seventh of the 2024 total, and 6,000 Mexicans die annually from the disease.
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36% Bias Score
Tuberculosis Cases Surge 54% in Greece in 2023
Greece saw a 54% rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023 (493 vs. 320 in 2022), exceeding the rate of 2014, impacting mainly young immigrants and older Greeks, prompting calls for improved detection and prevention.
Tuberculosis Cases Surge 54% in Greece in 2023
Greece saw a 54% rise in tuberculosis cases in 2023 (493 vs. 320 in 2022), exceeding the rate of 2014, impacting mainly young immigrants and older Greeks, prompting calls for improved detection and prevention.
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24% Bias Score
WHO Report: Insufficient Funding Threatens Global TB Control Efforts
The WHO reports that tuberculosis (TB) still kills 1.5 million people yearly, despite saving 79 million lives since 2000. Reduced funding threatens anti-TB programs in 27 countries, with increases in childhood TB cases observed in Europe and Central Asia.
WHO Report: Insufficient Funding Threatens Global TB Control Efforts
The WHO reports that tuberculosis (TB) still kills 1.5 million people yearly, despite saving 79 million lives since 2000. Reduced funding threatens anti-TB programs in 27 countries, with increases in childhood TB cases observed in Europe and Central Asia.
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32% Bias Score
UK Sees Sharpest Rise in Tuberculosis Cases Since 1971
Anja Madhvani, a UK citizen, contracted tuberculosis (TB) in Morocco in 2018, initially misdiagnosed; the UK saw a 13% rise in TB cases in 2023, the largest since 1971, linked to social deprivation and COVID-19 disruptions.
UK Sees Sharpest Rise in Tuberculosis Cases Since 1971
Anja Madhvani, a UK citizen, contracted tuberculosis (TB) in Morocco in 2018, initially misdiagnosed; the UK saw a 13% rise in TB cases in 2023, the largest since 1971, linked to social deprivation and COVID-19 disruptions.
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36% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts to Global Health Programs Cause Widespread Crisis
On February 26th, the US government issued cease-and-desist letters to approximately 9,300 globally funded programs, immediately halting crucial healthcare services for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other critical health issues, causing widespread disruption and jeopardizing millions of lives.
US Funding Cuts to Global Health Programs Cause Widespread Crisis
On February 26th, the US government issued cease-and-desist letters to approximately 9,300 globally funded programs, immediately halting crucial healthcare services for HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and other critical health issues, causing widespread disruption and jeopardizing millions of lives.
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64% Bias Score
USAID Funding Cuts Cause Global Tuberculosis Crisis
The Trump administration's abrupt cuts to USAID funding have disrupted global tuberculosis (TB) treatment programs, causing an estimated 11,000 additional deaths and a projected 28-32% increase in TB infections this year, impacting millions and hindering efforts to eliminate the disease by 2030.
USAID Funding Cuts Cause Global Tuberculosis Crisis
The Trump administration's abrupt cuts to USAID funding have disrupted global tuberculosis (TB) treatment programs, causing an estimated 11,000 additional deaths and a projected 28-32% increase in TB infections this year, impacting millions and hindering efforts to eliminate the disease by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
Voronezh Oblast Achieves Record Low in Tuberculosis Cases
Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reports a record low in tuberculosis cases—430 in the past year compared to 530 in 2023—due to a comprehensive program involving BCG vaccination, screenings of over two million people, treatment adherence, public education, and improved living conditions.
Voronezh Oblast Achieves Record Low in Tuberculosis Cases
Voronezh Oblast, Russia, reports a record low in tuberculosis cases—430 in the past year compared to 530 in 2023—due to a comprehensive program involving BCG vaccination, screenings of over two million people, treatment adherence, public education, and improved living conditions.
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28% Bias Score
Tanzanian Hero Rat Retires After Detecting 3000+ Tuberculosis Cases
In Tanzania, a giant pouched rat named Carolina retired after detecting over 3000 tuberculosis cases in seven years, preventing tens of thousands of infections, showcasing the success of APOPO's animal-assisted healthcare program.
Tanzanian Hero Rat Retires After Detecting 3000+ Tuberculosis Cases
In Tanzania, a giant pouched rat named Carolina retired after detecting over 3000 tuberculosis cases in seven years, preventing tens of thousands of infections, showcasing the success of APOPO's animal-assisted healthcare program.
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24% Bias Score
Udmurtia Fights Tuberculosis with New Technology and Hospital Expansion
Udmurtia reported 414 new tuberculosis cases in 2024, a decrease from 2023, primarily affecting vulnerable adults; the region is combating drug-resistant strains and improving diagnostic capabilities with new technology and a hospital expansion.
Udmurtia Fights Tuberculosis with New Technology and Hospital Expansion
Udmurtia reported 414 new tuberculosis cases in 2024, a decrease from 2023, primarily affecting vulnerable adults; the region is combating drug-resistant strains and improving diagnostic capabilities with new technology and a hospital expansion.
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24% Bias Score
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