WHO Reports 1.23 Million Deaths from Tuberculosis in 2024: Progress and Challenges in Fighting World's Deadliest Infectious Disease

Nov 13, 2025 10:36 pm CST

The World Health Organization reports tuberculosis remains the world's deadliest infectious disease, causing 1.23 million deaths in 2024 despite a 3% reduction from previous year. While record diagnoses and treatment improvements show progress, funding gaps threaten advancement. Research offers hope through new diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines in development.