Southern Africa: Undiagnosed TB Pose Challenge for South Africa, Mozambique

Africa is making progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB). But experts say missed cases and drug-resistant infections are complicating the fight, particularly in South Africa and Mozambique.

Southern Africa remains one of the regions hardest hit by tuberculosis (TB), with countries such as South Africa and Mozambique still bearing a significant share of the global disease burden. Experts say that while some progress has been made, much more needs to be done to reduce infections and deaths.