South Africa: 'We were the first ones to do it': Innovative study takes TB testing to people’s homes

Tiyese Jeranji
July 17, 2024, 2:41 p.m.

Most TB tests still require a trip to the clinic. Now, new technology has made it possible to test people at home. This could be a big deal for South Africa, where much TB goes undiagnosed.

An article in Spotlight unpacks the findings and implications of a recent study into such TB home testing.