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Parliamentary question - E-005319/2015Parliamentary question
E-005319/2015

Campaign against tuberculosis in Europe and worldwide

Question for written answer E-005319-15
to the Commission
Rule 130
Gabriel Mato (PPE) , Carlos Iturgaiz (PPE)

Tuberculosis remains a serious health problem in the world, as the World Health Organisation highlighted on World Tuberculosis Day. In 2013 alone, the disease caused 1.5 million deaths.

It also affects Europe, with around 70 000 cases diagnosed in 2012.

What action does the Commission have in progress, or is it going to undertake, to combat tuberculosis, both in the European Union and in the rest of the world?

Does the Commission consider that the progress made in recent years to eradicate this disease is sufficient?