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Yes! We Can End TB

TB remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, devastating entire nations and countless lives. Every day, 3,500 people across the world die preventable deaths from TB. If left undiagnosed and untreated, people living with TB can unknowingly spread the disease to others. People who are not treated for TB can potentially infect 10-15 more people each year. The threat of TB anywhere is a threat everywhere.

The theme for this year's observance, "" highlights the determination and enthusiasm of global partners as we continue working together to end the global TB epidemic. ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is on the frontlines in 42 countries with high-burden of TB – partnering with ministries of health to sustain efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat this disease. On World TB Day, and every day, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø joins our global partners in creating a healthier world free from TB.

New report on TB preventive treatment

ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and our partners are spearheading efforts to expand TB preventive treatment – a proven intervention for those with HIV. Results from a recent report show that more than 13 million people living with HIV have completed the treatment from 2016 to 2023 across 36 countries supported by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Since 2017, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø has supported over 60 percent of these individuals and over 410,000 children living with HIV in completing this lifesaving treatment.

The report also shows that with PEPFAR support, programs achieved TB preventive treatment completion rates of up to 87 percent, and people living with HIV who newly initiated treatment increased by over 40 percent.

Thanks to efforts from PEPFAR, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, and partners, TB preventive treatment has become the standard of care for people living with HIV. Learn more about our impact and considerations for programs going forward.