In 2023, an estimated 403,600 people in Africa died as a result of tuberculosis (TB). In the period under review, the highest number of estimated deaths caused by tuberculosis in the country occurred in 2011, with over 773,800 recorded deaths. TB is one of the leading deadly diseases in Africa alongside Malaria and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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WHO. (October 8, 2024). Estimated number of deaths caused by tuberculosis in Africa from 2010 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1585158/estimated-number-of-deaths-caused-by-tuberculosis-in-africa/
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