U.S. TB funding cuts could cause 10M extra cases by 2030.
U.S. cuts to global TB programs may lead to 10M extra cases and 2M deaths by 2030.
Why it matters
- U.S. is a major funder of global TB programs.
- Cuts threaten progress towards End TB and SDG targets.
By the numbers
- 26 high-burden TB countries analyzed.
- Worst-case scenario: 10.67M additional TB cases, 2.24M deaths by 2030.
- Three recovery scenarios modeled.
The big picture
- Funding cuts jeopardize global TB control efforts.
- Urgent alternative funding needed to sustain TB prevention and treatment.
What they're saying
- Commenters suggest other countries should step up.
- Humorous remarks about TB resurgence.
Caveats
- Assumptions about proportional service reduction may not hold.
- Uncertainty in country dependency categories.
What’s next
- Countries may need to rethink dependency on foreign aid.
- Potential for increased domestic financing or alternative funding sources.