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Giant Rats and Dedicated Volunteers Transform TB Detection in Tanzania

January 6, 2025

In Tanzania, Apopo’s trained rats screen thousands for tuberculosis at a fraction of standard costs, often detecting TB before clinical tests, while Mkuta’s volunteers ensure patients receive treatment and support in their communities.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Apopo, Mkuta, Tanzania, Tuberculosis

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