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Africa: New 'Blockbuster' Tuberculosis Vaccines Could Save Seven Million Lives by 2050

[GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance] Next-generation TB vaccines, expected to become available from 2029, could deliver major health and economic gains, helping to save an estimated 7.3 million lives…

  • New tuberculosis vaccines could save up to 7.3 million lives by 2050
  • Gavi projects demand for up to 86 million annual vaccination courses
  • Challenges may hinder rapid rollout of new vaccine candidates

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