Tuberculosis in Pakistan

A delegation of Global Fund meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (PMO)

Pakistan PM pledges full government efforts in fight against malaria, HIV and tuberculosis

Government announces the formation of a new joint task force to accelerate efforts to prevent HIV and strengthen overall disease control measures nationwide.

June 9, 2026

Pakistan’s Prime Minister stated that tuberculosis elimination is a public health priority for the government. (National Institutes of Health, Islamabad Pakistan)

Pakistan ramps up fight against tuberculosis with new national strategy

PM Sharif says tuberculosis elimination is a national priority, outlining plans to expand diagnosis, treatment and prevention while urging public participation and funding.

March 24, 2026