WHO acknowledges India's success in declining TB incidence, mortality reduction

Nov 08, 2023

India's efforts have resulted in the reduction of TB incidence by 16 per cent in 2022 (from 2015), almost double the pace at which...

Assam Health & Family Dept conferred with national award for reduction in TB cases

Mar 25, 2023

The award was conferred at the One World TB Summit held at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India emerged 'global frontrunner in the fight against TB: JP Nadda

Nov 13, 2025

On the occasion, PM Modi said that the latest WHO Global tuberculosis report 2025 highlights that India has recorded a commendable reduction in TB...

Gujarat achieves 34% decline in new TB cases, 37% reduction in mortality; tops 'Most Improved State' category

Jul 11, 2025

Gujarat has made significant strides in combating tuberculosis (TB), achieving a 34% decline in new cases and a 37% reduction in mortality rates compared...

WHO report confirms reduction in TB cases and deaths over 10 years, refuting claims of rise

Nov 21, 2025

In response to certain reports suggesting a rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past decade, official sources in the Central TB Division have...

Tuberculosis cases surged for the first time in many years: WHO

Oct 28, 2022

The burden of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) also increased by 3 per cent between 2020 and 2021, with 450 000 new cases of rifampicin-resistant TB...