Armed conflict in Colombia significantly impacts tuberculosis incidence and mortality rates
Maria Simulescu
Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Mar 30 2026 The prolonged armed conflict in Colombia has had a significant impact on tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality. This is revealed by a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, which aimed to develop a municipal-level armed conflict intensity index and analyze how it relates to inequalities in the tuberculosis burden. The research, published in BMJ Global
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