Tuberculosis is a deadly disease affecting 11 million globally, with Lithuania having a high rate of 23 cases per 100,000 due to health structure collapse post-Soviet Union. The EU has invested in the renovation of Romainiai hospital in Kaunas to combat this, modernizing facilities and introducing advanced diagnostic tools. Treatment is lengthy, especially for drug-resistant cases. Symptoms include coughing and fatigue, and the disease disproportionately affects disadvantaged populations. The Kaunas hospital has reduced patient numbers by 90% over 60 years.