Minnesota Department of Health Successfully Containing Tuberculosis Outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is tracking an outbreak of tuberculosis, with seven confirmed cases and another possible case traced to three Minnesota counties. The affected cases are primarily within the Anywaa community, a group of immigrants who fled from East African countries. Language barriers and lack of familiarity with healthcare resources have hindered testing and treatment. Tuberculosis is preventable and curable but can be deadly if left untreated. The risk to the general public is low, and health officials are urging community members to seek evaluation and testing.