# Philippines Ranks Third Globally in Tuberculosis Burden

The Philippines is the third-highest country worldwide for TB burden, with over 700,000 annual cases.

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In 2024, approximately 625 per 100,000 people from a population of 115 million were infected with TB, which roughly translates to more than 700,000 cases. [^1]

The Philippines has recorded the highest estimated tuberculosis incidence rate per 100,000 people across Southeast Asia since 2013, according to World Health Organization data. [^2]

The World Health Organization dubbed the Philippines the third highest country worldwide bearing the burden of TB in 2025, accounting for 6.8% of global cases. [^3]

A University of Birmingham-led study reported that the Galeas urine test correctly identified 92.2% of bladder cancer cases in a trial of 964 patients across seven urology departments in England and Scotland. [^4]

Imperial College London researchers said a trial of 67,000 patients found their software tool, which scans electrocardiograms (ECGs), identified up to 93% of heart disease cases. [^5]

Since overtaking Timor-Leste in 2013, the Philippines has maintained an average of 500 to 600 TB cases per 100,000 people annually for 12 years. [^6]

China's state media reported that the country had 1,288 GW of solar capacity at the end of July, surpassing coal's 1,285 GW for the first time. [^7]

France imposed fees on garments that do not meet environmental standards, targeting ultra-fast fashion, with fees ranging from €0.50 to €12 per garment and capped at 50% of the product's sales price. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. In 2024, approximately 625 per 100,000 people from a population of 115 million were infected with TB, which roughly translates to more than 700,000 cases. (RAPPLER, News)
2. The Philippines has recorded the highest estimated tuberculosis incidence rate per 100,000 people across Southeast Asia since 2013, according to World Health Organization data. (RAPPLER, News)
3. The World Health Organization dubbed the Philippines the third highest country worldwide bearing the burden of TB in 2025, accounting for 6.8% of global cases. (RAPPLER, News)
4. A University of Birmingham-led study reported that the Galeas urine test correctly identified 92.2% of bladder cancer cases in a trial of 964 patients across seven urology departments in England and Scotland. (Positive News, News)
5. Imperial College London researchers said a trial of 67,000 patients found their software tool, which scans electrocardiograms (ECGs), identified up to 93% of heart disease cases. (Positive News, News)
6. Since overtaking Timor-Leste in 2013, the Philippines has maintained an average of 500 to 600 TB cases per 100,000 people annually for 12 years. (RAPPLER, News)
7. China's state media reported that the country had 1,288 GW of solar capacity at the end of July, surpassing coal's 1,285 GW for the first time. (Positive News, News)
8. France imposed fees on garments that do not meet environmental standards, targeting ultra-fast fashion, with fees ranging from €0.50 to €12 per garment and capped at 50% of the product's sales price. (Positive News, News)

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