Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

John Green Urges Action Against Preventable TB Crisis

5/4/2025

48 8

Summary

Story summary

Author John Green passionately underscores the tragic irony that tuberculosis (TB), a preventable and curable disease, still takes 1.25 million lives each year. With rising infection rates in the U.S., he and fellow activists rally for heightened awareness and funding, urging a united front to tackle this global health crisis before it spirals further out of control.

1 of 1

Story summary

Author John Green passionately underscores the tragic irony that tuberculosis (TB), a preventable and curable disease, still takes 1.25 million lives each year. With rising infection rates in the U.S., he and fellow activists rally for heightened awareness and funding, urging a united front to tackle this global health crisis before it spirals further out of control.