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Funding Cuts Could Spark TB Crisis, 10.6M Cases Expected

9/13/2025

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The Trump administration's appeal to freeze $4 billion for the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) was approved, affecting USAID-dependent nations.
The U.S. has historically contributed $200-$250 million annually for TB efforts, saving over 79 million lives.
A study forecasts an increase of 4.4 million TB cases and nearly 900,000 deaths due to funding reductions.
Researchers identified three scenarios—minimum, moderate, and worst-case—estimating up to 10.6 million additional TB cases by 2030.
Countries with high U.S. aid dependency face significant risks of service disruptions and shortages, highlighting the need for new funding strategies.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's appeal to freeze $4 billion for the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) was approved, affecting USAID-dependent nations.
The U.S. has historically contributed $200-$250 million annually for TB efforts, saving over 79 million lives.
A study forecasts an increase of 4.4 million TB cases and nearly 900,000 deaths due to funding reductions.
Researchers identified three scenarios—minimum, moderate, and worst-case—estimating up to 10.6 million additional TB cases by 2030.
Countries with high U.S. aid dependency face significant risks of service disruptions and shortages, highlighting the need for new funding strategies.