Key Takeaways

About 8.3 million new TB cases were reported worldwide in 2024

TB deaths dropped slightly to 1.23 million, showing some recovery after COVID-19 disruptions

Experts warn that funding cuts could reverse progress in treatment and testing

THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Global tuberculosis (TB) cases climbed again last year, reaching their highest level on record, according to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO).

The agency reported 8.3 million new TB cases worldwide in 2024, surpassing a record set the previous year. That figure represents about 78% of all estimated infections, meaning many people with the disease still go undiagnosed.

Despite the rising number of infections, TB-related deaths declined slightly: 1.23 million deaths in 2024, down

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