Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient disease impacting modern cities in 2023, such as London, England.
Over the last two years, the 5% annual rate increase goal outlined in the joint UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England TB action plan for England, 2021 to 2026 has not been achieved.
The UKHSA announced on October 26, 2023, there was an 8.1% increase in TB notifications this year compared with the same period in 2022 (3,628 versus 3,402).
Tuberculosis Notifications Increased 8.1% in England
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Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 11-15
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