On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, health professionals convened in Rabat under the auspices of the Moroccan League Against Tuberculosis (LMLT). The meeting aimed to sound the alarm on the need to intensify the national response to the disease.
Participants highlighted a concerning trend. According to the World Health Organization's 2024 Global Tuberculosis Report, Morocco reported an estimated 33,000 new TB cases in 2023, a significant increase from previous years. The country's TB incidence rate is estimated at 89 cases per 100,000 population.
Experts at the meeting pointed to several challenges, including delays in diagnosis, the emergence of drug-resistant strains, and the impact of socio-economic factors. They called for strengthened political commitment, increased funding for prevention and care programs, and enhanced community engagement to meet national and global targets for TB elimination.
The LMLT emphasized that despite progress, current efforts are insufficient to reverse the recent upward trend in cases. The call to action aligns with the global theme for World TB Day 2026, which continues to focus on accelerating efforts to end the epidemic.
