Tuberculosis remains one of South Africa's leading causes of death, despite significant progress in diagnosis, treatment and prevention over the past decade. As the country prepares to host the 9th South African TB Conference next week, there are growing calls for stronger collaboration, innovation and African-led solutions to accelerate the fight against the disease. Peter Ndoro spoke to the Chairperson of the conference and Unit Director at the South African Medical Research Council's Centre for TB Research, Professor Mohlopheni Marakalala...

<p>Tuberculosis remains one of South Africa's leading causes of death, despite significant progress in diagnosis, treatment and prevention over the past decade. As the country prepares to host the 9th South African TB Conference next week, there are growing calls for stronger collaboration, innovation and African-led solutions to accelerate the fight against the disease. Peter Ndoro spoke to the Chairperson of the conference and Unit Director at the South African Medical Research Council's Centre for TB Research, Professor Mohlopheni Marakalala...</p>