What is the current status of tuberculosis cases in 2022 according to the WHO report
7.5 million new cases of TB in 2022: WHO report
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) report, there were an estimated 7.5 million new cases of tuberculosis (TB) in 2022. Here is the current status of TB cases as per the report:
- TB remains a significant global public health issue, with millions of new cases annually.
- TB is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects the lungs.
- The number of new TB cases in 2022 shows a slight increase compared to previous years.
- Approximately 2.4 million TB cases occurred in the African region, making it the most affected region.
- India had the largest number of new TB cases, with approximately 2.5 million cases.
- Drug-resistant TB remains a concern, with an estimated 465,000 cases reported in 2022.
- Around 1.5 million people died from TB in 2022.
- Efforts are ongoing to improve TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies, particularly in high-burden countries.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on TB services, leading to disruptions in detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
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