Share
The TB action plan for England, 2021 to 2026 will improve prevention, detection and control of TB, enabling the UK to meet its commitment to the World Health Organization (WHO) End TB Strategy and eliminate TB in England by 2035. Earlier detection and treatment of TB increases likelihood of recovery and reduces chances of onward spread of disease.
Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease, which can be life-threatening without appropriate treatment; in 2019 4.1% of cases had died by last recorded follow-up.
Across the country the story of TB prevention, detection and control has been a success, with the incidence of TB falling significantly since 2011, when it was among the highest in western Europe with a total of 8,963 cases recorded. However, in 2019 the rate of decline reversed, with cases increasing by 2.4% (from 4,615 in 2018 to 4,725 in 2019). While recorded incidence of TB fell again in 2020 (to 4,138), the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had an impact on diag
What everyone has said about Freedom Day in England on July 19
walesonline.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from walesonline.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
POLITICO Sunday Crunch: Ditching the mask — What would Labour do — Is it coming home?
politico.eu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from politico.eu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.