1-Global Burden and Key Diseases: Communicable diseases remain a significant public health concern, hindering social and economic development, and are a leading cause of death and disability in low-income countries. The major global health issues include HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). TB is the world's second deadliest infectious killer after COVID-19.
Specific Global Impact Statistics: In 2020, 1.5 million people died from TB each year. Additionally, in 2020, children aged under 5 years accounted for 77% (487,000) of all malaria deaths worldwide. Regarding NTDs, 1.62 billion people were reported to require mass or individual treatment and care in 2022.