WHO Reports Significant Progress in India's TB Elimination Efforts

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported significant progress in India's fight against tuberculosis (TB), noting an 18% decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023, compared to a global decline of 8%. The report highlights a 21% reduction in TB mortality and a substantial increase in the TB budget from Rs 640 crores in 2015 to Rs 3,400 crores in 2022-23. India is enhancing its TB diagnostic capabilities with AI-enabled x-ray machines and has introduced a new treatment regimen for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The number of notified TB patients has also increased by 4% in 2024.

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