Episode 59 - Veronica Cristea - Beyond numbers: Understanding TB

Marking World TB Day 2025, this episode explores the data on tuberculosis in Europe based on the latest surveillance report, published recently by ECDC and WHO.

Veronica Cristea, Scientific Officer at ECDC, discusses the overall TB situation in the EU/EEA, the impact of COVID-19, challenges in treatment success, and the concerning rise in TB cases among children.

Veronica also highlights the steps needed to accelerate progress towards ending TB.Find out more about World TB Day here.

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