On Global TB in the PBR for FY24 – The Global Fund is fully funded at $2 billion

  On Global TB in the PBR for FY24 – The Global Fund is fully funded at $2 billion.

 

USAID Tuberculosis ($358.5 million): With FY 2024 requested resources, USAID will continue to lead the U.S. government’s efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) globally, and programs will directly support implementation of the USAID TB Strategy 2023-2030 and the new UN General Assembly (UNGA) High Level Meeting (HLM) on TB targets. Tuberculosis is one of the leading infectious disease killers worldwide, infecting 10.6 million people and claiming the lives of almost two million each year; it is also one of the top ten killers of people globally from all causes. In partnership with private and public donors, including significant contributions from and collaborations with recipient countries, USAID will support interventions that reach, cure, and prevent TB and multidrug resistant TB (MDR-TB). U.S. assistance will strengthen the commitment and capacity of countries to support access to, and delivery of, high-quality patient-centered care; prevention of TB transmission; and acceleration of research and innovation. U.S. bilateral assistance leverages both country resources in high-burden countries, as well as the Global Fund’s TB resources, in support of evidence-based approaches to achieve national TB strategic plans and HLM TB targets. USAID supports a competitive market for quality-assured and affordable TB and MDR-TB drugs, as well as diagnostics and other commodities, including through the innovative Global Drug Facility.   

Also! from the WH Press release on the budget:

 

Bolsters American Leadership in Global Health. To reinforce U.S. leadership in addressing global health and health security challenges, the Budget includes $10.9 billion, a $370 million increase above the 2023 enacted level. This includes over $1.2 billion to prepare for, prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks—including by expanding U.S. bilateral partnerships with countries to improve health security capacity. This over $1.2 billion also includes $500 million for the Pandemic Fund to catalyze and accelerate improvements to global health security and pandemic preparedness. The Budget also invests dedicated funds for the Administration’s Global Health Worker Initiative to enhance global efforts to better train, equip, and protect the health workforce—which would strengthen countries’ abilities to provide core health services and respond to crises. The Budget also increases investments in high impact and lifesaving voluntary family planning and reproductive health programs to address significant unmet global needs for these services. The Budget sustains U.S. leadership in the Global Fund’s historic seventh replenishment, providing $2 billion for the second year of a $6 billion three-year pledge to save lives and accelerate the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.