Approximately 1.23 to 1.5 million people die from TB annually.
While many carry the bacteria, most have "latent" TB, meaning they are not sick and cannot spread it. Only 5–10% of those with latent TB develop the active disease. tb.mp4
Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is a significant health crisis, with only about 2 in 5 people with drug-resistant TB accessing proper treatment in 2024. Approximately 1
TB is the leading cause of death for people with HIV. most have "latent" TB