In the year of TB, advocates want more than a political commitment

In the year of TB, advocates want more than a political commitment

MANILA - The World Health Organization has issued new guidelines for expanding testing and improving the treatment times for people with latent tuberculosis infection. The move is in response to countries' request for guidance on how to scale up preventative measures for people who may not currently show symptoms of illness, but are susceptible to incurring and developing active TB infection.