"South Africa continues to be a global hotspot for TB. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 54,000 people died from the disease in 2024. And while that figure is lower compared to previous years, experts warn that the epidemic is far from over."
"Mozambique also faces a TB crisis. In 2023 alone, an estimated 112,000 people contracted the airborne disease, yet about 17,400 cases remain undiagnosed, reflecting ongoing obstacles in accessing care."
"Hallstrom noted that economic disparities play a key role. 'We also have high chronic malnutrition, and still a lot of people living in poverty [are] also part of what is driving it.'"
Southern Africa is significantly affected by tuberculosis, with South Africa and Mozambique experiencing high disease burdens. In 2024, South Africa reported 54,000 TB-related deaths, indicating ongoing challenges despite some progress. The co-infection rate with HIV in South Africa is 54%, exacerbating the TB crisis. Mozambique reported 112,000 new TB cases in 2023, with 17,400 undiagnosed. Economic disparities, malnutrition, and weak healthcare systems contribute to the high TB rates in both countries, which are among the world's top 30 high-burden TB nations.
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