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Tuberculosis (TB) levels are on the rise, creating 'a serious public health issue' in England despite the risk from the disease remaining low for the general population. Levels in England increased by 13.6% in 2024 compared to the previous year, data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows.

The data shows there were 5,490 notifications of the disease in 2024, compared to 4,831 in 2023.

However, TB is preventable and curable, with 84.4% of patients completing treatment within 12 months.

Dr Esther Robinson, Head of the TB Unit at UKHSA, said: "TB is preventable and curable but, with rates increasing, it remains a serious public health issue.

"We must act fast to break transmission chains through rapid identification and treatment.

"It’s important

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