South Africa prepares for potential new adult TB vaccine [SOUND]

# The Health Department has welcomed progress made towards a new tuberculosis vaccine and confirmed preparatory work to ensure timely access for South Africans. This forms part of ongoing efforts to eliminate this epidemic as a public health threat by the year 2030. The department’s spokesperson, Foster Mohale says a vaccine that prevents TB disease in adolescents and adults will be a game-changer for TB control and elimination, both globally and here in South Africa: