Tuberculosis Diagnosis Age in Zimbabwe Increases, Requiring Adapted Services

A University of Bristol study in The Lancet Regional Health - Africa reveals that the average age of tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in Zimbabwe rose by approximately 12 years between 2000 and 2024. This shift, with average diagnosis age increasing to over 40 for both sexes, highlights a critical need to adapt TB services for an aging population. Older adults often present with multiple chronic diseases, complicating TB management and requiring tailored healthcare approaches.