“Health teams are racing to contain tuberculosis among homeless residents at Durban’s North Beach camp. Overcrowding and poor sanitation fuel the spread.”
Durban’s homeless population faces a TB outbreak at North Beach. Health teams have deployed mobile clinics, offering screening and treatment. Overcrowded shelters and poor ventilation exacerbate transmission risks. Public health officials emphasize that homelessness is not just a social issue but a health crisis. NGOs call for integrated housing and healthcare solutions. Residents express fear of stigma, as TB remains heavily associated with poverty. The outbreak illustrates how social determinants—housing, sanitation, nutrition—shape disease dynamics. Authorities pledge to expand outreach, but long-term solutions remain elusive.
