Afghanistan, March 24 -- World Health Organization has warned that tuberculosis remains a serious public health threat in Afghanistan, with thousands of people infected each year.
The agency said many tuberculosis cases go undiagnosed, increasing the risk of transmission and complications, and called for urgent collective action to address the disease.
WHO representative Edwin Ceniza Salvador stressed that ending tuberculosis is achievable but requires stronger efforts in early detection and treatment.
He urged expanded screening programs and improved access to healthcare to ensure patients receive timely diagnosis and proper care.
The warning was issued on World Tuberculosis Day, with WHO emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts to...