WHO Issues New TB and Undernutrition Guidelines for Comprehensive Care
On October 8, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) released updated guidelines within its consolidated framework on tuberculosis (TB), specifically Module 6: Tuberculosis and Comorbidities, focusing on the critical intersection of TB and undernutrition. Published as part of the WHO’s End TB Strategy, these guidelines address undernutrition as a major global driver of TB, increasing disease susceptibility, worsening treatment outcomes, and contributing to preventable mortality. The recommendations advocate for a people-centered, comprehensive approach to TB care by integrating nutritional interventions to break the cycle of disease and poverty.
