Monday 10/Mar/2025 – 01:07 PM
The World Health Organization warned of a possible rise in Tuberculosis casesDue to a decision Stop US foreign aid, As cutting and freezing aid may lead to a global increase in tuberculosis, a bacterial infection that threatens the lives of millions, and there are possible consequences for the United States, as tuberculosis also increased.
The World Health Organization issued a warning that the imminent consequences of freezing the Trump administration for aid may lead to a global increase in deaths and infection with tuberculosis, and that comprehensive financing discounts may endanger millions of lives, as many countries rely on external aid to prevent, test and treat tuberculosis.
Dr. Theresa Cassayeva, director of the World Health Organization for TB and Lung Health, said without taking immediate measures, the progress made in combating tuberculosis is at risk.
Tuberculosis, an infectious bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs and spreads through the air, is responsible for most of the deaths between infectious diseases, and about 1.25 million people died due to infection in 2024, and about 8.2 million people were diagnosed.
What happens in tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis often affects the lungs, but it may also affect other areas of the body such as the spine, brain or kidneys. Not everyone who has tuberculosis is sick, but if you have it, but no symptoms appear, this is known as inactive tuberculosis or underlying tuberculosis.
Signs of tuberculosis
Some active symptoms of tuberculosis include the following:
- A bad cough that lasts for more than two weeks
- Chest
- Blood cough
- Fatigue and weakness
- Anorexia
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Night sweating
