Georgia
Tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge in Georgia. In 2020, the incidence rate for TB was
70 per 100 000 population
70 per 100 000 population
Total population of Georgia was 3 716 858 in 2020
Total TB incidence: 2 800 (2 300-3 300)
Rate per 100 000 population: 70 (58-83)
TB treatment coverage (notified/estimated incidence): 60% (50-72)
TB case fatality ratio (estimated mortality/estimated incidence): 7% (6-9)
TB new case notifications: 1 669
National TB budget (2021) – 12 000 000 US$
TB-SRPN Members
- Nikoloz MirzashviliTBPEOPLE GeorgiaExecutive Director
- Tsira ChakhaiaGeorgia State University, GA, US; National Center for TB and Lung DiseasesResearcher
- Davit AlkhazashviliGeorgian Patients UnionChairman
- Mariana BuziashviliNational Center for Tuberculosis and Lung DiseasesResearcher
- Mariam JibutiNGO "New Vector"Researcher
