Tuberculosis in Women

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious airborne disease. Globally, it is the greatest cause of death among people living with HIV, and is a top infectious disease killer responsible for more deaths than HIV. While significantly more men than women contract TB and die from it, TB can have particularly severe consequences for women, especially during their reproductive years and during pregnancy. Maternal and child health services present a strategic entry point for increasing access to TB services, for both women and their families.