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2 clusters · 10 sources · 9 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 25 days ago

Tuberculosis outbreak in Ivry-sur-Seine

Overview

A tuberculosis situation was declared in Ivry-sur-Seine, located in the Val-de-Marne department of France, following notification from the Regional Health Agency (ARS) on August 8, 2026. The anti-tuberculosis fighting center (Clat) in Créteil was mobilized to manage infected individuals and their contacts.

By August 11, health authorities reported that two individuals had been identified with a ‘low-contagiousness’ form of the disease. The investigation expanded to include contact tracing for individuals who attended an elementary school and a leisure center in the commune. While national tuberculosis incidence in France saw an 8% decrease in 2024, the Île-de-France region remains one of the most affected areas in the country.

Entities

Ivry-sur-Seine · Agence régionale de Santé d’Ile-de-France · World Health Organization · Agence régionale de santé · Centre de lutte anti-tuberculose de Créteil

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Two individuals have been identified with a low-contagiousness form of tuberculosis.
[● 3 SOURCES] An investigation has been launched to identify and screen contact cases following a tuberculosis discovery in Ivry-sur-Seine.
[● 3 SOURCES] The incidence of tuberculosis in France in 2024 decreased by approximately 8% compared to 2023.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ile-de-France region, French Guiana, and Mayotte are the areas most affected by tuberculosis in France.
[● 3 SOURCES] The World Health Organization estimates approximately 10 million new tuberculosis cases occur globally every year.

Timeline

25 days ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Ivry-sur-Seine tuberculosis case triggers contact tracing in France
French health authorities are investigating tuberculosis contact cases in Ivry-sur-Seine after a person at a local school and leisure center tested positive. National incidence is reportedly declining.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 8 sources
Ivry-sur-Seine declares tuberculosis situation
A tuberculosis situation has been declared in Ivry-sur-Seine, France. Health authorities have mobilized the Créteil anti-tuberculosis center to manage cases and contacts.

Sources

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