England is experiencing a concerning rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with official data showing an 11% increase in 2023 and a further 13% jump in 2024. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns the country risks losing its “low-incidence” status if this trend continues. The North East region, which historically maintained lower TB rates than the national average, saw a particularly sharp 50% increase in 2023, with 112 cases compared to 74 in 2022. While this region’s rate of 4.1 cases per 100,000 people remains below England’s overall rate of 8.4, Newcastle now exceeds the national average with 10.9 cases … Continue reading TB Cases Surge 50% in North East England as UK Risks Losing WHO ‘Low-Incidence’ Status