Surge in TB cases likely, say medics

Medics are raising concern that the gains of the fight against TB are at risk of being eroded as more infections or severe forms of the disease are expected.

Similarity in clinical presentation of Covid-19 and tuberculosis patients is the main reason behind less cases of TB reported during the pandemic.

As a result, there are less people showing up for diagnosis or to refill their medicine for fear of being tested for Covid-19.