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Funding Cuts Could Ignite Global TB Epidemic by 2030

9/12/2025

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Tuberculosis (TB) is the top infectious disease killer, causing around 1.2 million deaths each year.
U.S. funding cuts could result in 10 million new TB cases and 2.2 million deaths by 2030 in high-burden countries.
Current U.S. funding supports over 55% of global TB programs, essential for diagnosis and treatment.
Recent aid reductions have led to a 10-15% decline in diagnoses in some areas.
Experts emphasize the need for ongoing funding to avert further TB outbreaks.

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Story summary

Tuberculosis (TB) is the top infectious disease killer, causing around 1.2 million deaths each year.
U.S. funding cuts could result in 10 million new TB cases and 2.2 million deaths by 2030 in high-burden countries.
Current U.S. funding supports over 55% of global TB programs, essential for diagnosis and treatment.
Recent aid reductions have led to a 10-15% decline in diagnoses in some areas.
Experts emphasize the need for ongoing funding to avert further TB outbreaks.