New ‘blockbuster’ tuberculosis vaccines could save 7 million lives globally by 2050
Despite being entirely curable, tuberculosis is still the world’s deadliest disease. The next generation of tuberculosis vaccines are expected to be available starting in 2029, and it’s estimated that they’ll save 7.3 million lives by 2050.
The new vaccines will also help combat growing resistance to existing treatments and would generate up to $135 billion in economic benefits for low- and middle-income countries.
The current vaccine for tuberculosis is voer 100 years old, and despite being effective in preventing severe forms of the disease in infants and young children, its protection wanes, and new tools are still needed to protect young people and adults.
What’s the nuance? CEO of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance noted how incredible the life-saving potential of these “blockbuster” vaccines, but “they will only realize their potential if we can ensure sufficient, predictable, and affordable supply for those countries that need them most,” where the disease burden is highest.
New York City has filled 200,000 potholes across the city in just nine months
On Thursday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined city Department of Transportation crews to fix a pothole in Bushwick, officially marking its 200,000th pothole filled since the mayor took office.
The mayor has made fixing potholes a key priority, reaching the 100,000 milestone in April, and launching several “pothole blitzes” throughout the year.
He said that every time a New Yorker feels a pothole, “they also feel a diminishing of faith in city government.” He also praised the city workers who make it “a little bit easier for New Yorkers to live in this incredible city.”
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