Biography
Nompumelelo Mzizi is a current Fogarty Fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston. Her research interests include the economic evaluation of health programs, in particular laboratory systems, infectious epidemiology as well as health systems strengthening. She has previously worked in TB and HIV programs and in global health supply chain.
Key Impacts
Estimating the global financial burden of TB: Updated forecasts and funding scenarios, including a PEPFAR withdrawal scenario analysis
TB’s $81.5B-$93.45B annual burden, driven by mortality, demands urgent funding. Increased investment could save 312,000 lives and $14.85B, while PEPFAR cuts risk setbacks, especially in TB/HIV regions. Sustained Global Fund and bilateral support are critical to meet 2030 End TB goals.
Source: Conference 2024