A new technical guide addressing critical gaps in TB care and control by focusing on overcoming the psychological, social and economic factors that prevent people from accessing diagnosis, adhering to care plans and successfully completing treatment.

Global Fund surveys in 13 countries with the highest TB burden in the world reveal that 29% fewer people were tested for TB compared to 2019.

An estimated 1.4 million fewer people received care for TB in 2020 than in 2019 - a reduction of 21% from 2019, according to preliminary data compiled by the World Health Organization.

TB burden in the WHO European Region as a whole is decreasing. However, TB is second only to COVID-19 as an infectious disease that kills, and drug resistance is a major concern.

Pandemic response pushed aside TB outreach and services, resulting in 20% drop in diagnosis and treatment worldwide, urgent recovery needed.

The Clock Is Ticking
Every day counts to save more lives

Advocates demand Cepheid commit a greater proportion of its COVID-19 manufacturing capacity to LMICs and lower the price of its cartridges to $5.

Available in English, Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Indian activists demand the introduction of the newer short-course TB preventive treatment regimens for people living with HIV.

Deadline for applications: 19 February 2021