Ending tuberculosis: ways forward

Around 25 000 people die from tuberculosis every week, despite the disease being curable. Progress in reducing tuberculosis morbidity and mortality is hindered by inadequate access to testing and treatment, with at least 40% of those infected remaining undiagnosed. Our 2022 Series, highlighted the huge scale of the problem, exacerbated by COVID-19, and outlined priorities for rapid restoration of tuberculosis services. In a 2023 Editorial, we discussed the need for substantial investment in vaccines and research to improve health-care services in LMICs.