Global tuberculosis report 2026 – information sheet

Overview

Tuberculosis (TB) is the worldʼs leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, ranking 13th among all causes of death in 2023. It is a leading killer of people with HIV and a major cause of deaths related to antimicrobial resistance. TB is airborne, preventable and usually curable.

This information sheet summarises key messages from the Global Tuberculosis Report 2026.