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Global Fight Against TB: Increased US Foreign Aid for Diagnosis and Prevention.

This Act significantly boosts the United States' commitment to the global fight against tuberculosis (TB), making it a major objective of foreign assistance. It establishes new goals aligned with World Health Organization strategies, aiming to drastically reduce global TB deaths and incidence by 2035. The legislation focuses on accelerating diagnosis, treatment, and prevention efforts worldwide, indirectly enhancing global health security.
Key points
The US commits to supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of all forms of TB globally, prioritizing high-burden countries.
Funding is directed towards research and development of new vaccines and diagnostic tools, as well as reducing barriers to care, such as stigma and treatment costs.
The Act mandates strong coordination between US government agencies and international partners (like WHO) and requires detailed annual progress reports to Congress until 2030.
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Print number: 118_S_288
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-02-07