https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=tb&parent=healthTB RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:44:28 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-tools-poised-to-transform-global-tb-detection/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-tools-poised-to-transform-global-tb-detection/Innovations developed in Asia use AI to analyse coughs and screen young children for TB. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:28:50 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/uncovering-missing-tb-cases-key-to-elimination/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/uncovering-missing-tb-cases-key-to-elimination/With investment in new technologies to diagnose missing cases, TB can be eliminated, say disease experts. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:25:30 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/breakthrough-raspberry-tb-meds-available-for-children/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/breakthrough-raspberry-tb-meds-available-for-children/The affordable price addresses a long-standing need for accessible TB prevention solutions for kids. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 04:15:10 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/breakthroughs-hailed-in-childhood-tb-prevention/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/breakthroughs-hailed-in-childhood-tb-prevention/Successful advances in TB treatment and diagnoses among children offer new hope in the fight against the disease. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:20:51 GMT+0000Claudia Caruana, Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/un-pledges-on-tb-met-with-caution-by-health-community/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/un-pledges-on-tb-met-with-caution-by-health-community/Global health advocates say countries must be held to account on new TB pledges after previous failures. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:38:12 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-health-in-the-spotlight-at-un-general-assembly/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-health-in-the-spotlight-at-un-general-assembly/Global health experts temper expectations ahead of UN General Assembly. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:24:02 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/treating-tb-contacts-saves-money-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/treating-tb-contacts-saves-money-study/TB preventive treatment is a cost-effective solution to significantly reduce deaths. Mon, 7 Aug 2023 12:45:43 GMT+0000Gilbert Nakweyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/algorithm-could-hold-key-to-child-tb-diagnosis/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/algorithm-could-hold-key-to-child-tb-diagnosis/Scientists say using algorithms to detect child TB cases can lead to quicker diagnosis and treatment. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:11:40 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-vaccines-and-old-can-curb-drug-resistance-who/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-vaccines-and-old-can-curb-drug-resistance-who/Vaccines can prevent deadly infections, lessening the need for antimicrobial medicines, says the WHO. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:50:07 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/time-for-vaccines-for-the-big-three/https://www.scidev.net/global/time-for-vaccines-for-the-big-three/mRNA vaccine technology shows huge promise for tackling malaria, HIV, and TB, writes Fiona Broom. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:47:04 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/mrna-vaccines-facts-figures-and-the-future/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/mrna-vaccines-facts-figures-and-the-future/All eyes are on mRNA as clinical trials get underway for vaccines against the ‘Big Three’ infectious diseases. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:00:31 GMT+0000Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/can-mrna-vaccine-tech-take-on-tuberculosis/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/can-mrna-vaccine-tech-take-on-tuberculosis/With clinical trials for an mRNA-based TB vaccine starting this year, health experts are hopeful of a breakthrough. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:42:07 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/childhood-tb-course-can-be-cut-to-four-months/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/childhood-tb-course-can-be-cut-to-four-months/Four months of treatment for childhood TB works just as well as six months, trial suggests. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:37:41 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/tb-epidemic-could-flare-in-near-future/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/tb-epidemic-could-flare-in-near-future/TB could reach epidemic levels if left unchecked, warns Indian pulmonologist as experts predict what 2022 may hold. Tue, 4 Jan 2022 03:28:44 GMT+0000Aleida Rueda, Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/tb-progress-unravelling-due-to-covid-19-who-warns/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tb-progress-unravelling-due-to-covid-19-who-warns/TB deaths have risen globally for the first time in a decade amid disruptions to care by COVID-19, says WHO. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:38:52 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-tb-drugs-mix-cuts-treatment-to-four-months/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-tb-drugs-mix-cuts-treatment-to-four-months/New four-month treatment for TB promises better compliance and reduced side effects. Mon, 24 May 2021 02:43:04 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/the-tb-health-crisis-in-latin-american-jails/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/the-tb-health-crisis-in-latin-american-jails/The tuberculosis health crisis in Latin America’s prisons requires urgent action, scientists warn. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:28 GMT+0000Nicolás de la Barrerahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/tb-progress-set-back-a-decade-by-covid-19-who/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tb-progress-set-back-a-decade-by-covid-19-who/COVID-19 lockdowns have severely dented access to TB diagnosis and care, says WHO. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:43:30 GMT+0000Gareth Willmer, Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/africa-science-focus/focus-on-diabetes-mental-health-in-2021/https://www.scidev.net/global/africa-science-focus/focus-on-diabetes-mental-health-in-2021/Health workers say New Year medical checks could save lives as non-communicable diseases are on the rise. Wed, 6 Jan 2021 01:52:40 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tb-focus-shifts-to-prevention-amid-coronavirus-crisis/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tb-focus-shifts-to-prevention-amid-coronavirus-crisis/As coronavirus pandemic continues, new tuberculosis guidelines move towards preventing ‘the world’s most dangerous infectious disease’. Mon, 23 Mar 2020 04:29:28 GMT+0000Inga Vesper