Latent TB Infection screening
Harrow Council is addressing a significant rise in tuberculosis cases, a context for latent TB infection screening to prevent active disease.
Harrow Council is addressing a significant rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with public health officials recommending a multi-pronged approach. The Harrow Health and Wellbeing Board discussed the situation in March 2026, where an assessment revealed Harrow has the second-highest incidence of TB in England.
The rise in cases has been notable since 2018, with 95% of active TB cases in Harrow between January 2023 and December 2025 occurring among individuals born outside the UK, according to a report to the board. Latent TB infection screening, which identifies individuals with latent tuberculosis infection, is a preventative measure to prevent progression to active TB.
Key facts
- Harrow has the second-highest incidence of tuberculosis in England. Source
- Public health officials recommended a multi-pronged approach to address rising TB cases in Harrow. Source
- 95% of active TB cases in Harrow between January 2023 and December 2025 were among individuals born outside the UK. Source
- The Harrow Health and Wellbeing Board discussed the rise in TB cases on March 12, 2026. Source
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