Covid-19 sets back progress against TB, HIV, malaria in Asia-Pacific region
Asia Pacific developed the highest case burden for tuberculosis - making up 61 per cent of all infections. Source: Moment RF / zf L/Getty Images
The leading financer of the world's fight against HIV, Malaria and TB is asking the Australian government for a $450 million commitment, as all three diseases show signs of worsening in the region following COVID-19. The Global Fund says the diversion of resources and attention during the pandemic has threatened to undo decades of progress on other diseases across the Asia Pacific region.
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