WHO publishes second edition of its tuberculosis investment case: up to US$ 54 returned for each dollar invested
12 October 2026
The World Health Organization published on 12 October 2026 the second edition of 'Funding a tuberculosis-free future: an investment case for screening and preventive treatment'. The report examines the costs and benefits of tuberculosis screening together with TB preventive treatment (TPT). It models four countries: Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa. It finds returns of up to US$ 54 for each dollar invested.
Return:
up to US$ 54 for each dollar invested
Countries modelled:
Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa
Edition:
Second edition
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In plain words
TPT TB preventive treatment — Treatment given to prevent tuberculosis disease.