A reduction in funding from the United States government is negatively affecting tuberculosis (TB) case detection efforts across 18 states, according to the Global Fund’s Country Coordinating Mechanism. The U.S. has been contributing $22 million annually to support TB case finding initiatives in these areas. The funding cut could hinder the identification and management of TB cases, potentially impacting public health outcomes in the affected states. This reduction in financial support comes at a critical time when focused efforts are needed to control and eliminate TB as a public health threat.
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