Southern Africa remains one of the regions hardest hit by tuberculosis (TB) , with countries such as South Africa and Mozambique still bearing a significant share of the global disease burden. Experts say that while some progress has been made, much more needs to be done to reduce infections and deaths.  South Africa continues to be a global hotspot for TB. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , an estimated 54,000 people died from the disease in 2024 . And while that figure is lower compared to previous years, experts warn that the epidemic is far from over.  "South Africa definitely has a higher burden because of the co- HIV infection [rates]," Helen Hallstrom, Senior Partnership Officer at ADPP Mozambique, told DW.  The country is listed among the world's top 30 high-burden TB nations, with a co‑infection rate of 54% among people living with HIV.  Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria that most often affects the lungs Image: NIH-NIAID/IMAGE…