Feature by Joycelyn Kyei Baffuor Tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease caused by bacteria that most often affects the lungs, remains a significant public health challenge despite the fact that it is both preventable and curable.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a total of 1.25 million people died from the disease in 2023.
The disease, which was replaced by Coronavirus (COVID-19), has taken its place as the world's leading cause of death from a single infectious agent.
It is transmitted through airborne particles when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, making early detection and treatment crucial in controlling its spread.
