Migration Crisis Fueled Rise In Tuberculosis Cases, Study Finds

A report by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) found that the immigration crisis under the Biden-Harris administration has accelerated the surge in tuberculosis cases in the United States. Tuberculosis (TB) incidence in the United States has steadily increased since 2021, coinciding with record levels of illegal immigration due to lax border enforcement rules. […]

Case of active tuberculosis found at Bullhead City school

Mojave County, Arizona — The Mojave County Public Health Department is responding to active tuberculosis cases detected at: diamondback elementary school Located in Bullhead City School District. The school has identified more than 400 people who may be infected. The incident was discovered on August 1, 2023, and “an investigation was launched immediately,” MCDPH said. […]