
An estimated 410,000 people globally developed multidrug- or rifampicin-resistant TB in 2022

If proven effective, M72 could be the first new tuberculosis vaccine in over a century

TB is a severe disease responsible for an estimated 1.5 million deaths per year

An estimated 10.6 million contracted TB in 2021, with the disease causing 1.6 million deaths

An estimated 10.6 million were infected with TB in 2021, an increase of 4.5% from 2020

The non-profit will determine their potential for inclusion in new affordable treatment regimens

The partnership is focused on helping patients with HIV and TB in low- and middle-income countries

Vaccine has demonstrated around 50% efficacy in preventing disease

Partner companies could gain $2.5bn in milestone payments

Surprise announcement comes on the heels of phase 3 trial fail

Key study took place in TB-endemic regions, testing 3,500 participants

Aims to help eliminate both diseases by 2030