What is tuberculosis and why are deaths rising?

Oct 19, 2021

Tuberculosis deaths have risen due to COVID-19. Image: REUTERS/Magali Druscovich SEARCH "ARGENTINA TB" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES.

Kate Whiting

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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