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Gates gives $33m to fight tuberculosis in China

Microsoft founder Bill Gates said Wednesday his charity foundation will donate 33 million dollars to help fight tuberculosis in China.

Tuberculosis 'ravages' HIV/AIDS patients

The World Health Organisation warned on Tuesday that progress in tackling tuberculosis was far too slow, as it doubled its estimate of the ravages the disease is causing among HIV/AIDS patients.

 
UV light 'can' zap tuberculosis in hospitals

Ultraviolet lights could reduce the spread of tuberculosis in hospitals and waiting rooms by up to 70 percent, according to a study published on Tuesday.