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According to Doctors Without
Borders, Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of
death in southern Sudan, particularly among adults between
20-45 years of age. The current incidence of TB in southern
Sudan is estimated at 325/100,000/year. The incidence and
prevalence rates are likely to be much higher in the nomadic
population of the Greater Upper Nile area. Approximately 75%
of the cases are pulmonary TB, but the high rate of
extra-pulmonary TB, such as spinal and lymph node TB is also
a growing problem. With proper treatment, though, the
majority of TB deaths can be prevented. |
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