Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis [TB] in the Covid 19 Pandemic Since time immemorial, tuberculosis [TB] has been a major cause of suffering and death. It is one of the oldest human diseases, with a history that predates humanity. TB has had a massive social and economic impact over the years, in addition to its medical implications. Each year, the WHO estimates that there are approximately 10.4 million new cases of tuberculosis and 1.8 million deaths from the disease. One-third of these new cases (approximately 3 million) are unknown to the health system, and many are not being treated properly. Tuberculosis is the world's leading cause of death among infectious diseases, claiming over 4000 lives every day. As the world joins forces to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. It is critical to ensure that vital services and operations for dealing with long-standing health problems continue to protect the lives of people suffering from tuberculosis and other diseases or health conditions. We believ