Hey there! Did you know that China has made huge progress in fighting tuberculosis (TB)? 🎉 Over the past ten years, the number of people getting sick and dying from TB in China has dropped by about 30%! That’s amazing news for everyone.
So, what is TB? It’s a disease caused by bacteria that usually affects the lungs. But don’t worry, TB can be treated, and China is doing a great job helping people get better.
At a recent press conference, health officials shared that China’s efforts to prevent and treat TB are paying off. Each year, fewer and fewer people are getting sick. In fact, the number of new TB cases in China is going down twice as fast as the average in the rest of the world! 🌍
One big reason for this success is that China is making sure people with TB get the right treatment. The success rate for treating TB in China is over 90%, and the number of people dying from TB is staying low.
Looking ahead, China’s health authorities plan to do even more. They have a new plan for 2024 to 2030 to:
- Work together with hospitals, clinics, and community health workers.
- Find people with TB early to stop it from spreading.
- Make sure everyone gets the right treatments.
- Help patients with costs so they can focus on getting better.
This news comes at a time when the world is still fighting TB. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2023, there were 10.8 million new TB cases and 1.25 million deaths worldwide. Sadly, the money to fight TB around the world has gone down, making it harder to help those in need.
But with countries like China making big strides, there’s hope that we can beat TB together! 💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
