Malawi set to run out of TB drugs in a month after US, UK and others cut aid
Malawi's progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB) cases is under threat as the country faces a critical shortage of TB drugs. Health officials warn that the country's TB drug supply will run out by the end of September, just months after the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 40% reduction in TB cases over the past decade. The shortage is attributed to the reduction of aid from the United States, United Kingdom, and other international donors. This has forced healthcare clinics in Malawi to ration the available drugs and limit TB testing. The impending shortage risks reversing the gains made in cutting TB-related deaths in the country. Health authorities are calling for urgent action to address the supply chain issues and ensure continuous access to essential TB medications for the people of Malawi.
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