Swiss TB rate below European average

That’s according to a new report released from the World Health Organization.

Seven in every 100,000 people suffer from the illness in Switzerland compared to the European average of 15.7.

Furthermore, the multi-drug-resistant strain of tuberculosis is less prevalent in Switzerland than anywhere else.

The report concludes however by saying that tuberculosis remains a problem in Switzerland.

This is partly due to costly treatment and the relatively infrequent cases means fewer doctors are trained in its treatment.

Source: WRS