December 31, 2016
Thematic Fact Sheets on Tuberculosis
People infected with TB bacteria have a 10% lifetime risk of falling ill with TB. However, persons with compromised immune systems, such as people living with HIV, malnutrition or diabetes, or people who use tobacco, have a much higher risk of falling ill.
Tuberculosis global facts
Global TB Programme core functions
The WHO End TB Strategy
Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB)
Combating tuberculosis in children
TB and Women
Framework towards TB elimination in low-incidence countries
HIV and TB (TB/HIV)
Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
Eliminating the financial hardship of TB via Universal Health Coverage and other social protection measures
Research for TB elimination
Partnering with the Global Fund
Introduction and rational use of new drugs and drug regimens for TB treatment
New fixed-dose combinations for the treatment of TB in children
TB Diagnostics
Xpert MTB/RIF Test
Chest Radiography for TB Detection
Public-Private Mix for TB care and control
Community engagement in tuberculosis
TB prevention and care for migrants
Improving early detection of active TB through systematic screening
TB impact measurement (WHO Global Task Force)
eHealth in the TB Response
Shorter treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)
Nutritional care and support for patients with TB
Ethical issues in tuberculosis prevention and control
Diabetes and TB - fact sheet
Tuberculosis financing and funding gaps in 118 countries eligible for Global Fund support
