South Africa: As With Covid-19, the Effects of TB Can Linger Long After It Is Cured
[spotlight] According to the World Health Organization, of the roughly 10 million people who fall ill with TB annually, over 80% survive, in most cases due to a six-month treatment course. Unfortunately, as with long COVID, being cured is not always the last hurdle and many people go on to struggle with post-TB lung disease.