Multidrug-resistant TB in children is rising: Urgent global action needed

Updated: Mar 13

A recent study on the incidence of MDR-TB in children and teens revealed that the

prevalence has resurged. there was a 10 year drop from 2005-2015, however since 2015

rates have increased by 4.15% annually. The good news, however, is that the mortality

rate for MDR-TB continues to decrease. Read more here.

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