Research and studies reveal that a total of 1.6 million people died from TB in 2021. TB is the 13th leading cause of death worldwide and the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19, placing the disease above HIV and AIDS. TB presents daunting figures for people affected across the globe. While TB is present in all countries and age groups, it is curable and preventable. Research and studies reveal that a total of 1.6 million people died from TB in 2021. TB is the 13th leading cause of death worldwide and the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19, placing the disease above HIV and AIDS. TB presents daunting figures for people affected across the globe. While TB is present in all countries and age groups, it is curable and preventable.