Tuberculosis Financing and Funding Gaps in 118 Countries Eligible for Global Fund Support

In 2011, 8.7 million people fell ill with TB and 1.4 million people lost their lives to this communicable disease. TB ranks as the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease worldwide, after the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

It is projected that domestic contributions could cover the bulk (over 65%) of financing required for TB care and control in these 118 countries, equivalent to US$ 3.2 billion. This will require that TB funding increases in line with economic growth and that there is increased political commitment especially in countries that currently underperform in comparison to their ability to pay.

This is the first effort to estimate global TB funding requirements for the period 2014 to 2016. WHO’s estimates are based on detailed work with 9 high-burden countries in collaboration with the Global Fund and the Stop TB Partnership, to review country priorities for the next three years and estimate available funding and gaps. The Global Fund provides the largest international donor funding stream for TB efforts.