The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria recognized TB Day, noting its ten years of sustained support involving some US$2 billion invested in more than 100 countries since 2002.  Gabriel Jaramillo, General Manager of the Global Fund, said, “The world is currently seeing a fall in TB incidence and both national and international efforts are, together, turning the tide on the epidemic. After many years of using the same diagnosis method we have come to a breakthrough with a method that gives the results within hours as opposed to months.” The announcement noted that “in 2011 the Global Fund provided an estimated 84 percent of international TB financing, complementing the financing by the governments of the countries affected by TB. With ongoing support for a revitalised, streamlined and more efficient Global Fund, the prospects are encouraging.” http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/mediacenter/pressreleases/2012-03-23_World_TB_Day_10_years_of_sustained_Global_Fund_support/