Could TB be erradicated with $32 million a year?

I was reading the HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Issue at http://www.one.org/aids_poverty/ and the numbers are: 2 million TB deaths a year and $16 per person for the full treatment with an 80% success rate.
Does that mean that we ONLY need $32 millions a year to cure TB???
I'm sure I'm missing something.
Does it mean that we could save the lives of 1.6 million people if only someone woudl invest $32 millions annualy?
If this is so, what a crazy world we live in!

You can actually treat TB, and eradicate it from individuals. One major problem in completely getting rid of the disease is that many animals are natural resevoir hosts for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. I say complex because there are many genetically similar strains which may or may not be different species. Going back to the animals; many of the animals are livestock and in poorer nations still live in close association with families.

The strain that typically is found in humans can also be found in elephants and some primate species. However, other stains can also infect humans as well. I think you can see where the problem lies. If you would like to know anything else about TB, please just ask. Have a good day!

I really think they are gearing this towards poor countries like Africa. I could be wrong on that. One thing you are missing, there is no cure for TB. $32 million does not cure it, it only treats your symptoms. Once you have contracted TB, you will always have it. It will either be active or non active. Good question.

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