TB Crisis Kills Every 83 Seconds in Africa

World Tuberculosis Day 2026

WHO | Regional Office for Africa2026.03.25Updated 21d ago

Every 83 seconds, tuberculosis (TB) claims a life in the WHO African Region. In 2024 alone, TB killed 378 000 people and infected 2.7 million more, representing one quarter of the global burden. Yet, amidst this crisis lies an unprecedented opportunity.

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Tuberculosis claims a life every 83 seconds in the WHO African Region, with 2024 deaths reaching 378,000 and 2.7 million new infections. Africa bears a quarter of the global TB burden, yet experts see an unprecedented opportunity to combat the disease.

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