Global TB Epidemic

At a glance

Despite being preventable and treatable, tuberculosis (TB) remains a deadly disease, with over 3,500 people losing their lives to TB each day. Learn how ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and its partners are working in countries to implement effective solutions to end this devastating disease.

Overview

Map of the countries where ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and partners work on TB prevention
ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and partners work on TB prevention in 42 countries around the world.

ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and partners work in 42 countries to prevent, diagnose, and treat TB. To make progress, we must address this epidemic in people who are at higher risk and increase access to TB preventive measures. By taking immediate and effective action, we can change the course of the epidemic and make this disease history.

Keep Reading: Ending the Global Tuberculosis Epidemic

ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Contributions to Ending HIV-Associated TB

TB remains the leading cause of death among people living with HIV (PLHIV). ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø is committed to supporting increased access to TB preventive treatment (TPT)—a proven, lifesaving intervention for PLHIV.

In 2023, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø supported TB screenings for 10.2 million people living with HIV.
In 2023, ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø supported TB screenings for 10.2 million people living with HIV.

What's New?

Learn how ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and partners are advancing efforts to end TB through research and innovation.

Retaining patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis on treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic — Dharavi, Mumbai, India, 2020–2022
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report / Vol. 72 / No. 12 / P. 304–308
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