‘It’s a macroeconomic hemorrhage’: Global economic burden of tuberculosis in 2023

Summary: Tuberculosis (TB) isn't just a serious health problem—it is a massive drain on the global economy. In 2023, TB cost the world an estimated $1.35 trillion in lost welfare. That is nearly 1% of the entire world's wealth!

Researchers are calling this massive loss a "macroeconomic hemorrhage." The financial hit is worst in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, with India alone losing $377 billion. Doctors and leaders now see that treating TB early doesn't just save a person's life; it is a smart investment that saves societies billions of dollars and keeps their economies strong.

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