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10.7 Million New TB Cases in 2024: Urgent Action Needed

11/15/2025

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The World Health Organization reported that in 2024 there were 10.7 million new cases of tuberculosis and 1.23 million deaths.
India, Indonesia, and the Philippines are among the hardest hit.
India aims to eliminate TB by 2025 through its National Strategic Plan.
Global funding for TB remains insufficient, with US$1.1 billion since 2015, far below US$22 billion needed.

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Story summary

The World Health Organization reported that in 2024 there were 10.7 million new cases of tuberculosis and 1.23 million deaths.
India, Indonesia, and the Philippines are among the hardest hit.
India aims to eliminate TB by 2025 through its National Strategic Plan.
Global funding for TB remains insufficient, with US$1.1 billion since 2015, far below US$22 billion needed.