The world must ramp up the fight against TB — the deadliest infectious disease

16 March 2025 - 00:00 By AARON MOTSOALEDI and BJORN LOMBORG

US President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign aid marks a significant challenge for the international development community, and many experts warn that diseases will surge. During this time of uncertainty about the world’s biggest donor, the Global Fund stands as a beacon of hope...

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