More than two dozen countries are experiencing severe setbacks in their fight against tuberculosis (TB) due to significant cuts in global health aid. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that these cuts jeopardize progress against TB, the deadliest infectious disease, potentially leading to a resurgence. The aid cuts are impacting 27 countries, primarily in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific, causing shortages in personnel and disrupted diagnostic programs. The WHO highlights the devastating consequences of these funding cuts, particularly due to the US's withdrawal from global health initiatives. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)