Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Mohlopheni Jackson Marakalala, director of the SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research at Stellenbosch University (Medical Campus), and chairperson of the upcoming 2026 South African TB Conference, about the current state of tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa and the efforts to combat it. 

They discuss the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment, and what to expect at the South African TB Conference. 

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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Dr Mohlopheni Jackson Marakalala, director of the SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research at Stellenbosch University (Medical Campus), and chairperson of the upcoming 2026 South African TB Conference, about the current state of tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa and the efforts to combat it.&nbsp;
They discuss the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment, and what to expect at the South African TB Conference.&nbsp;
Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land.
Thanks for listening.
Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time).
Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app <a href="https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj">https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj</a>
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The Best of 702 Weekend Breakfast

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Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu

Health Feature: World TB Day – tuberculosis prevention, treatment, and the urgency to act 

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