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Tuberculosis world's top infectious killer; UN health agency calls for political action to stop spread

New York, Oct 31(Just Earth News): Progress has not been fast enough over the past year to reach global and regional targets on stopping the spread of tuberculosis (TB), or to make real headway in closing persistent gaps in TB care and prevention, the World Health Organization warned Monday.

UN chief appoints new Special Envoy in move to end Tuberculosis

New York, Jan 21 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Eric Goosby of the United States as his new Special Envoy on Tuberculosis (TB), the UN Spokesperson's office announced on Tuesday .