“To prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally.”
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This section revises the policy and authorization for United States assistance to combat tuberculosis by establishing new objectives to end the TB public health emergency through diagnosis and treatment of all adults and children with all forms of TB and prevention of new infections. It directs assistance to reduce TB mortality and incidence via innovative diagnostics and therapies, expanded prophylaxis for at-risk groups including children and those with HIV, high-quality person-centered care, infection control in congregate settings, sustainable commodity procurement, training of health workers, research coordination, private-sector linkages, reduced cost barriers, local accountability mechanisms, and integration into primary health care, with priority on strengthening programs in high-burden areas.