Innovation in Financing and New Technologies to End TB

WHA78 Side-Event
Event date:
Intercontinental Hotel. Geneve, Switzerland

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, claiming over a million lives each year, despite being preventable and curable. The fight against TB is at a crossroads, hindered by outdated diagnostics, long treatment regimens, and fragmented funding streams. 

This high-level session brings together select Ministers of Health, leading TB experts, pioneering innovators, and investment leaders to explore how New technologies—AI-driven diagnostics, portable X-ray tools, rapid molecular testing, vaccines, among others can revolutionize TB detection, prevention and care. 

At the same time, the session will spotlight innovative financing mechanisms that can unlock new resources and accelerate the deployment of solutions where they’re needed most. Join us for a focused dialogue on how bold partnerships between governments, innovators, and investors can change the trajectory of TB. 

Session Highlights 

  • Ministers of Health from high TB-burden countries 
  • Inspiring innovations for ending TB 
  • Private sector partners 
  • Investors
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