Tuberculosis Remains the World’s Deadliest Infectious Disease: WHO
By EoK Editorial: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be the leading infectious disease killer worldwide, with 1.25 million deaths recorded in 2023, according to the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite being preventable and curable, TB remains a significant public health crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including Kenya. The Silent Threat of TB WHO estimates that a quarter of the global population is infected with TB bacteria, but most people do not develop the active disease. TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacterium that mainly affects the lungs and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or spits. Common symptoms include: 🟠 Persistent cough lasting more than two weeks 🟠 Fever and night sweats 🟠 Unexplained weight loss 🟠 Fatigue and chest pain If left untreated, TB can be fatal. However, early diagnosis and consistent treatment with antibiotics can cure the disease and prevent its spread. Progre...