🚨 WHO Warns of TB Surge in European Children

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 10% rise in tuberculosis (TB) infections among children in the European region.

📊 Alarming Statistics

📌 7,500+ TB cases in children under 15 were recorded in 2023.
📌 An increase of 650+ cases compared to 2022.
📌 Children under 15 now make up 4.3% of all TB cases in the European Union.

🛑 Health Experts Call for Urgent Action

According to WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Henri Kluge, the increase in pediatric TB cases highlights that progress in combating this treatable disease remains fragile.

⚠️ The Growing TB Threat in Europe

The European region includes 53 countries across Europe and Central Asia. Health experts emphasize immediate public health measures to curb TB’s spread among children.

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