The Latest Breaking News from Tuberculosis

Two cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility

Officials said 18 cases of COVID-19 were also identified at the 5,000-bed tent Fort Bliss Army facility, where a Democratic congresswoman said many “chronic issues” persist.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 7

Tuberculosis outbreak recorded at Bay Area private high school as all classes suspended

California has higher rates of TB than the rest of the country

The Independent UK · Feb 2

“Things are not looking good”: YouTuber Brandon Buckingham shares grim health update after life in ICU

YouTuber Brandon Buckingham has shared a serious health update months after ICU treatment for tuberculosis and multiple organ failure. While his liver, kidneys, and pancreas have recovered, his heart is still in failure. In a new video, he thanked supporters, explained his long recovery, and said he will focus on…

The Times of India · Jan 31

Millions of lives at risk from HIV, TB and malaria funding cuts

One of the world’s biggest funders of the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria faces reduced funding for life-saving work over the next three years.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Is Tuberculosis Making a Comeback? Doctors Reveal About TB Symptoms and What's Driving This Disease

Rising TB cases raise global concern. Learn the newest trends, key tuberculosis signs, and how health systems are responding to this serious respiratory disease.

Medical Daily · Nov 21, 2025

New tuberculosis cases and deaths fell in 2024, but health experts are still worried. Here’s why

While rates of new TB cases and deaths fell in 2024, global health officials say global health funding cuts could endanger this progress.

Euronews · Nov 13, 2025

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

UK pledges £850 million to fight malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS, down 15% from 2022

The UK’s diminished pledge comes amid cuts to global health from other major donors.

Euronews · Nov 12, 2025

Voices: The UK used to proudly lead the world on international aid – now we don’t save lives that we should

COMMENT: The £150m cut to the UK’s contribution to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a mistake, writes MP Fleur Anderson. But the upcoming Budget is a chance to change course

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

African HIV services face double blow of cuts from both Trump and UK

ON THE GROUND: Britain has significantly slashed its contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria – compounding aid cuts announced by Donald Trump earlier this year

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025