U.S. Aid Cuts Threaten Global Tuberculosis Fight, WHO Warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Stop TB Partnership have raised alarms over potential U.S. aid cuts that could jeopardize the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). Recent reports highlight a significant reduction in funding, which experts fear could lead to a surge in untreatable TB strains, particularly in low-income countries.

According to the Guardian, the proposed cuts could severely impact the availability of essential TB drugs, leading to increased drug resistance. NBC News reported that these reductions, part of broader U.S. foreign aid adjustments, might reverse decades of progress in TB control. The situation has prompted urgent calls from humanitarian groups, as noted by Reuters, which mentioned that some aid has been restored, yet questions linger about the adequacy and allocation of funds.

ABC News cited WHO officials expressing deep concern over the potential for funding cuts to harm global efforts against TB. The disease, which remains a leading cause of death worldwide, requires sustained international cooperation and resources to manage effectively. As the debate over U.S. aid continues, the global health community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that prioritizes public health over budget cuts.

• Stop TB Partnership
• Tuberculosis
• U.S.
• World Health Organization