Global excess tuberculosis mortality during COVID-19: a country-level modeling study of policy and development correlates

This study presents a systematic, model-based analysis of global excess TB mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing disparities in pandemic response impacts across countries. The findings highlight the need for integrated and resilient public health systems capable of maintaining essential services amid global crises. Our methodology can support real-time monitoring of collateral effects of pandemics on endemic diseases and guide strategic investments in TB surveillance and care continuity.