According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in 2023-the highest number recorded since WHO began global TB monitoring in 1995.

This marks a significant increase from the 7.5 million cases reported in 2022, positioning TB once again as the leading infectious disease killer in 2023, surpassing COVID-19. In the African region, TB continues to pose a substantial public health challenge, accounting for 23% of new cases and 31% of TB-related deaths globally.

We are joined by Dr. Jean-Louis Abena Foe, Technical Officer for TB at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, to provide deeper insights into the TB situation in Africa.

According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in 2023-the highest number recorded since WHO began global TB monitoring in 1995.
This marks a significant increase from the 7.5 million cases reported in 2022, positioning TB once again as the leading infectious disease killer in 2023, surpassing COVID-19. In the African region, TB continues to pose a substantial public health challenge, accounting for 23% of new cases and 31% of TB-related deaths globally.
We are joined by Dr. Jean-Louis Abena Foe, Technical Officer for TB at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, to provide deeper insights into the TB situation in Africa.