Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) poses a significant global health challenge, marked by its high mortality rate, the exorbitant cost of treatment and the risk of transmission. In the year 2021 alone, an estimated 450 000 DR-TB cases were reported worldwide, resulting in 191 000 fatalities. South Africa reportedly grapples with one of the highest DR-TB patient burdens globally, yet merely 50% … Continue reading A Stellenbosch University study aims to shorten DR-TB diagnosis time