Photo story: Fighting TB amidst the fighting in Syria

30-03-2020

While the true extent of tuberculosis (TB) in the Syrian Arab Republic is unknown, a new diagnostic machine will drastically speed up and strengthen the fight against the disease. More than 9 years of conflict have provided an ideal breeding ground for TB. Reported cases are only the tip of the iceberg and the threat of drug-resistant TB looms. Failure to address the drivers of TB in the war-torn country could also have consequences beyond its borders.