Global TB Epidemic

At a glance

Despite being preventable and treatable, tuberculosis (TB) remains a deadly disease, with over 3,500 people losing their lives to TB each day. Learn how CDC and its partners are working in countries to implement effective solutions to end this devastating disease.

Overview

Map of the countries where CDC and partners work on TB prevention
CDC and partners work on TB prevention in 42 countries around the world.

CDC and partners work in 42 countries to prevent, diagnose, and treat TB. To make progress, we must address this epidemic in people who are at higher risk and increase access to TB preventive measures. By taking immediate and effective action, we can change the course of the epidemic and make this disease history.

Keep Reading: Ending the Global Tuberculosis Epidemic

CDC's Contributions to Ending HIV-Associated TB

TB remains the leading cause of death among people living with HIV (PLHIV). CDC is committed to supporting increased access to TB preventive treatment (TPT)—a proven, lifesaving intervention for PLHIV.

In 2024, CDC supported TB screenings for 10.4 million people with HIV – 59 percent of all people with HIV screened for TB through PEPFAR.
In 2024, CDC supported TB screenings for 10.4 million people with HIV – 59 percent of all people with HIV screened for TB through PEPFAR.


What's New?

Learn how CDC and partners are advancing efforts to end TB through research and innovation.

The long-term effects of domestic international tuberculosis service improvements on tuberculosis trends within the USA: a mathematical modelling study
Machine learning to predict bacteriologic confirmation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in infants and very young children
Quantifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission dynamics across global settings: a systematic analysis
Retaining patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis on treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic — Dharavi, Mumbai, India, 2020–2022
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report / Vol. 72 / No. 12 / P. 304–308
The economic burden of households affected by tuberculosis in Brazil: first national survey results, 2019-2021
Use of high-resolution geospatial and genomic data to characterize recent tuberculosis transmission, Botswana
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