Weekend Argus Saturday

The role of nutrition in South Africa’s battle against tuberculosis

Health

South Africa is grappling with one of the highest burdens of tuberculosis (TB) in the world. Every year, the country sees a high number of TB infections, resulting in the loss of tens of thousands of lives.

This issue is further compounded by the prevalence of HIV-TB co-infection and the emergence of drug-resistant TB strains, making treatments longer and more expensive.

“It’s hard to believe that a curable disease that has been around for over 2 000 years is still a major health challenge in 2023,”

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