World TB Day was observed across the globe today, with calls made to redouble efforts to eradicate the disease. The US government plays a significant role in providing funds towards the fight against TB, and has signed a new partnership with our national health department. US AID has pledged just over R1-billion towards programmes in Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Int - Priashni Subrayen - Aurum Institute Technical Director