The council is actively raising awareness of the disease and providing guidance on how residents can stay healthy Despite common misconceptions, tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health issue, particularly in areas of high social need. This was highlighted by Councillor Polly Knewstub, Ealing Council’s cabinet member for healthy equal lives, in response to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency.The council is actively raising awareness of the disease and providing guidance on how residents can stay healthy. TB is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the sneezes of an infected person. While it is