According to the World Health Organisation, a third of the world's population is affected by tuberculosis. South Africa is said to be the country with the third highest TB infection rate, after China and India, with 73% of TB patients simultaneously living with HIV/aids.
While many people will go through life without ever being affected in some way by TB, it is important to mark World TB day today to raise awareness around this killer disease, especially considering that it is the leading cause of death in South Africa.And if you think you don't know someone who's been affected by TB, think again.
Here are some people you may know you have suffered from this disease.
Famous TB patients who survived
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