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

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   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...

The Signs to Look Out for When Dealing with TB and Coughs

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  Health Education Theme: Making visible issues around coughing and TB Moral/Significance: Always Seek Medical Advice From A Qualified Health Worker The Signs to Look Out for When Dealing with TB and Coughs 1. Cough of any duration 2. Chest pains 3. Tiredness known as fatigue 4. Loss of appetite 5. Unexplained weight loss 6. Coughing blood 7. Night sweats 8. Thinning of lips 9. Frequent fever #EndTB #lnvestincommunitiestoendtb #investincommunitiesendtb #investintbsavelives #lunghealthafrica #AccelerateEquality #lnvestincommunitiestoendtb #hivmustnotwin #tbmustnotwin #covidmustnotwin #povertymustnotwin