Loredana Matei

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest known infectious diseases and remains a major public health problem worldwide.1,2 Although significant progress has been made in diagnosis and treatment, TB continues to affect millions of people annually, including a significant number of children. In the modern context of public health, TB is no longer only a medical problem, but also a psychosocial one, profoundly affecting the lives and well-being of patients.

Jensen Matthews has announced it is expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region this year, starting with Australia, Japan, South Korea and Singapore. The Dubai-based agency is planning on acquiring four small-sized PR and digital firms in Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore in the final two quarters of 2018 in order to diversify its solutions offering and for an easier brand integration on the targeted markets.