It’s easy to forget that tuberculosis (TB) is still a major problem in the world today. According to the World Health Organization, TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and it continues to be a major global health concern. Thankfully, there are organizations like the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) that are working hard to reduce the prevalence of TB in our communities. Let’s take a closer look at what TB is and how NTEP works.