TB Health Needs Assessment
Harrow Council is addressing its high tuberculosis incidence following an assessment presented in March 2026.
Harrow's Health and Wellbeing Board discussed findings from a TB Health Needs Assessment in March 2026, which revealed the borough has the second-highest incidence of tuberculosis in England. The assessment, covering January 2023 to December 2025, showed 95% of active cases were among individuals born outside the UK. Public health officials are recommending a multi-pronged approach to address the situation.
The assessment highlighted a particular concern regarding a rise in cases among those born in India who had been in the UK for less than five years, alongside an increase in drug-resistant tuberculosis. The incidence of TB in Harrow has seen a notable increase since 2018, according to the assessment presented to the board.
Key facts
- The Harrow Health and Wellbeing Board discussed the TB Health Needs Assessment on March 12, 2026. Source
- Harrow has the second-highest incidence of tuberculosis in England. Source
- 95% of active TB cases in Harrow (Jan 2023 - Dec 2025) were among individuals born outside the UK. Source
- There has been a rise in TB cases among those born in India who had been in the UK for less than five years. Source
- An increase in drug-resistant TB has been noted in Harrow. Source
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