Tom Nyirenda

Nov 1, 2024 | dehai.org | David Dunn |Tom Nyirenda |Diane Charleson |Australian Catholic

Yes, yes, the U.S. election is only (counts fingers) four days away, and for many of us the angst and anxiety has well and truly set in. But after months of watching stump speeches, debates and star-studded fundraisers, there is little now to do other than sit back, wait and fondle a sheep’s liver for clues as to whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will be elected by the great American public. You see, The Conversation doesn’t do speculation … but 4,000 years ago, ancient Mesopotamians did.

Oct 31, 2024 | theconversation.com | Tom Nyirenda

The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased rates of infection among vulnerable populations; the inability to find and treat all missing cases; and funding shortfalls. The WHO’s report measures progress in two ways: the number of TB-related deaths, and the number of people who become ill.

Mar 26, 2024 | futuremedianews.com.na | Tom Nyirenda

By Tom Nyirenda, Stellenbosch UniversityEvery year, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis. Even though the disease is both preventable and curable, it kills 1.5 million people each year, making it the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Over 25% of these deaths occur in African countries. The World Health Organization has developed a strategy to reduce TB deaths by 95% by 2035. It’s a monumental task.

Mar 25, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Tom Nyirenda

Every year, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis. Even though the disease is both preventable and curable, it kills 1.5 million people each year, making it the world's deadliest infectious disease. Over 25% of these deaths occur in African countries. The World Health Organization has developed a strategy to reduce TB deaths by 95% by 2035. It's a monumental task. But, global health and infectious disease specialist Tom Nyirenda tells health editor Nadine Dreyer, there are grounds for hope.

Mar 25, 2024 | allafrica.com | Tom Nyirenda

Every year, 10 million people fall ill with tuberculosis. Even though the disease is both preventable and curable, it kills 1.5 million people each year, making it the world's deadliest infectious disease. Over 25% of these deaths occur in African countries. The World Health Organization has developed a strategy to reduce TB deaths by 95% by 2035. It's a monumental task. But, global health and infectious disease specialist Tom Nyirenda tells health editor Nadine Dreyer, there are grounds for hope.