WHO reports slow progress in fight against tuberculosis
Geneva, November 12 (Hibya) - The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that tuberculosis incidence has declined by 14 percent since 2015, falling short of the 50 percent reduction target set for 2025. The WHO also reported that tuberculosis-related deaths decreased by 35 percent over the same period, while 10.6 million people were affected by the disease in 2025.
The WHO reported that progress has been made in the fight against tuberculosis but stressed that efforts must be accelerated to end the disease.
According to the organization's statement, tuberculosis incidence has declined by 14 percent since 2015. However, this remains below the 50 percent reduction target established for 2025.
Tuberculosis-related deaths fell by 35 percent over the same period, allowing the first mortality reduction target under the WHO's End TB Strategy to be reached five years behind schedule.
The WHO announced that tuberculosis treatment has saved 86 million lives since 2000, while 10.6 million people were affected by the disease in 2025 alone.
The organization emphasized that ending tuberculosis is possible through political commitment, national investment and research.
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