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Today is #WorldAIDSDay2020. Unlike #tuberculosis, HIV cannot be cured and yet the leading cause of death among people with HIV is TB. Early diagnosis and effective treatment means survival with both conditions. That is why we must demand access to healthcare for everyone. #COVID19 has disrupted

TB is the leading cause of death among people with HIV, accounting for some 208000 people who died from HIV-associated TB in 2019 and about a third of AIDS deaths Integrated therapy is crucial for HIV-infected patients with TB. Many challenges are faced with concurrent treatment of tuberculosis

The World Health Organization recommends systematic screening for TB symptoms in people living with HIV as an essential component of the HIV care package, together with linkage to diagnostic services, as necessary. TB diagnosis in HIV-infected patients may be challenging due to higher rates of ex