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'Millions of lives' at risk from US cuts to TB prevention

The World Health Organization has warned that funding cuts by the United States will have "a devastating impact" on programmes battling tuberculosis, endangering millions of lives.
Health • 05 Mar

WHO warns world is running out of antibiotics

The World Health Organization has warned that the world is running out of antibiotics, and that antimicrobial resistance is a global health emergency.
Health • 20 Sep 17

Scientists discover why immune cells can't beat some TB

Scientists here have identified a significant mechanism that causes potentially deadly tuberculosis bacteria to disrupt the work of immune cells in the lungs.
Science • 24 Aug 17

S Africa allows class action against gold firms

South Africa gave the green light today for class action suits seeking damages from gold companies for up to half a million miners who contracted the fatal lung diseases silicosis and tuberculosis.
News • 13 May 16

TB levels three times higher in Travellers

Tuberculosis levels among Travellers are three times higher than those in the rest of the Republic's white indigenous population, according to a new study.
News • 13 Mar 15

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