HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says Tuberculosis (TB) related deaths in the country have dropped, from 115 to 24 per 100,000 people in 2015 to 2023, respectively. Dr Muchima adds that new TB cases have reduced from 391 per 100,000 people in 2015, to as low as 283 per 100,000 people in 2023. Speaking during a meeting with Japanese Parliamentarians, Monday, Dr Muchima attributed the reduction in TB related deaths and infections to government’s strong political will and investment in health. “In Tuberculosis, we have made tremendous strides towards the goal of eliminating TB by 2030. New TB cases have reduced from as high as 391 per 100,000 people in 2015, to as low as 283 per 100,000 people in...