Men Undertested for TB in South Africa
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World TB Day reveals a striking gender disparity in South Africas TB fight. Despite women making up 61% of tests, men account for 61% of diagnoses, with higher positivity rates. The public TB dashboard, launched last year, has increased testing by 10% through transparency. Deputy President Paul Mashatile and the TB Accountability Consortium urge men to get screened, proposing targeted solutions like workplace testing and male-friendly clinic hours. South Africa sees 56,000 TB deaths annually, highlighting the urgent need for action.
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