Global tuberculosis report 2025: top findings and messages

Overview

TB remains a major global public health problem and progress in reducing the burden of disease falls far short of 2030 targets in most parts of the world. Nonetheless, after setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, most indicators are moving in the right direction and there are regional and country success stories. Changes in the funding landscape threaten this progress.

Achieving the goal of ending the global TB epidemic, to which all WHO and UN Member States have committed,
requires further intensification of efforts. Following cuts in international donor funding in 2025, political commitment and domestic funding in high TB burden countries are more important than ever.