Addressing TB in a COVID-19 World

The global COVID-19 pandemic is challenging health systems, economies and societies worldwide, shining a bright light on the need for better preparedness to fight infectious diseases. Although the long-term impact of SARS-CoV-2 infections is yet to be fully understood, what we do know is that collective efforts to defeat this pandemic will be the defining global health challenge of the early 21st century.

COVID-19 is hampering the TB response around the world, affecting health systems’ ability to perform timely diagnosis, find and treat people living with TB, and disrupting supply chains and treatment adherence.

A holistic approach is needed to defeat both diseases, including applying lessons learned in the fight against TB, bolstering the resilience of health systems, protecting vulnerable populations, and sustaining the level of funding for TB.

The Private Sector is committed to addressing both COVID-19 and TB. Read our position statement on TB and COVID-19 and check out PSC’s Members activities to help support efforts to address both diseases.

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