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Texas TB Surge Raises Alarm as Most Infected Residents Remain Unaware

For nearly three decades, tuberculosis followed a reassuring trajectory in the United States: case counts declining year after year, the disease receding from public consciousness, treated as a solved problem of the developing world rather than an active threat in American cities.

Medical Daily

Health officials sue New Jersey ICE jail over fears of disease outbreaks and ‘inadequate’ tuberculosis controls

Health investigators demand ‘immediate entry’ to Delaney Hall over fears of disease outbreaks and lack of adequate medical care

The Independent UK

Tuberculosis Is Surging in Chicago — A Disease the World Thought It Had Under Control

Illinois recorded 353 active tuberculosis cases in 2023, with 154 concentrated in Chicago alone. Experts call what's happening now a "rebound effect" from COVID-era disruptions — and preliminary data suggests 2025 case counts may have climbed another 10 to 20 percent nationally. The question is why city and state officials…

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AI-powered tool to screen for latent TB

Thailand's public health sector is turning to artificial intelligence and portable diagnostic technology in a new effort to combat latent tuberculosis (LTBI), with researchers launching an AI-assisted screening system known as "SERS-TB".

Bangkok Post

EU pledges €700m to the Global Fund as cuts worldwide threaten international health aid

The European Commission has lowered its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria as donors worldwide scale back contributions to global health aid.

Euronews

Four times over target: India's TB elimination problem

India recorded about 2.7 million cases of tuberculosis in 2025. Based on population projections for that year, this translates to an incidence of about 185 cases per 100,000 population.

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Jharkhand govt to soon recruit over 1,200 doctors: Health Minister

Jharkhand is set to recruit over 1,200 doctors soon to boost healthcare services. The state will also engage an external agency to manage blood supply. CT scan and MRI facilities will be installed in all medical colleges and district hospitals. Efforts are underway to conduct tests for sickle cell anaemia…

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Europe misses 1 out of 5 tuberculosis cases as drug resistance rises, health agencies warn

Tuberculosis remains a public health issue in Europe as the region is falling behind elimination targets, according to a new report by the World Health Organization and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Euronews

Is Hank Green running for Congress? The best possible person answers the question

In 2026, a YouTuber becoming a member of Congress would be the least outrageous event of the year thus far. Content creator John Green had been asked if his brother, science YouTuber Hank Green, is running for public office. There’s nobody better to ask than John, and the answer might…

The Mary Sue

Warning of rising cases in London TB hotspot where 44 in every 100,000 residents have infection

Tuberculosis remains one of the top ten causes of death worldwide

Evening Standard

14 measles cases reported at El Paso ICE tent camp as Democrats call for its shuttering

The latest outbreak comes after a spate of COVID-19 and tuberculosis cases were reported at Camp East Montana, which holds more than 3,000 immigrants.

The Texas Tribune

Wuthering Heights looks lush – but it’s a bad film and a worse adaptation

Emily Brontë died of tuberculosis 177 years ago, yet this adaptation is still the worst thing that has ever happened to her.

The Conversation

France cuts funding for Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and malaria by more than half

France cut its contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 58 percent on Thursday, confirming a major reduction in funding that health organisations warn will cost lives.

Radio France Internationale

Two cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility

Officials said 18 cases of COVID-19 were also identified at the 5,000-bed tent Fort Bliss Army facility, where a Democratic congresswoman said many “chronic issues” persist.

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The Independent UK

Tuberculosis outbreak recorded at Bay Area private high school as all classes suspended

California has higher rates of TB than the rest of the country

The Times of India

“Things are not looking good”: YouTuber Brandon Buckingham shares grim health update after life in ICU

YouTuber Brandon Buckingham has shared a serious health update months after ICU treatment for tuberculosis and multiple organ failure. While his liver, kidneys, and pancreas have recovered, his heart is still in failure. In a new video, he thanked supporters, explained his long recovery, and said he will focus on…

International Business Times UK

10 Workers at UK Amazon Warehouse Test Positive for Latent Tuberculosis: Signs and Symptoms You Should Know

Ten workers at an Amazon warehouse in Coventry tested positive for latent tuberculosis. Health officials say the risk remains low.

International Business Times UK

Amazon Confirms Tuberculosis Outbreak At Coventry Warehouse As GMB Union Demands Immediate Closure

Amazon confirms 10 cases of latent tuberculosis at its Coventry fulfilment centre, sparking a clash with unions over workplace safety and hygiene

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Amazon workers at Coventry warehouse tested for tuberculosis after outbreak

Company says TB testing carried out as ‘precaution’ after small number of workers contracted lung disease

Medical Daily

Tuberculosis Warning Signs: Persistent Cough, Night Sweats, and Other Lasting Symptoms

Learn about tuberculosis symptoms like persistent cough, night sweats, fever, and weight loss, how TB spreads, and why long-lasting signs require medical evaluation.

The Independent UK

Millions of lives at risk from HIV, TB and malaria funding cuts

One of the world’s biggest funders of the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria faces reduced funding for life-saving work over the next three years.

Medical Daily

Is Tuberculosis Making a Comeback? Doctors Reveal About TB Symptoms and What's Driving This Disease

Rising TB cases raise global concern. Learn the newest trends, key tuberculosis signs, and how health systems are responding to this serious respiratory disease.

Euronews

New tuberculosis cases and deaths fell in 2024, but health experts are still worried. Here’s why

While rates of new TB cases and deaths fell in 2024, global health officials say global health funding cuts could endanger this progress.

The Independent UK

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total

Euronews

UK pledges £850 million to fight malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS, down 15% from 2022

The UK’s diminished pledge comes amid cuts to global health from other major donors.

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