India records 38% drop in TB mortality since 2015: WHO report
World Health Organization’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 showed a total of 1.13 million people died from tuberculosis last year
According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2026, India has witnessed a 38% decrease in tuberculosis (TB) mortality since 2015. This represents a notable improvement compared to the global average reduction of 35%. The report also highlights a 94% treatment success rate among patients with drug-susceptible TB.
The South-East Asia Region, where India is located, recorded the highest number of new TB cases in 2025, accounting for 35% of the total. The Western Pacific Region followed with 27%, while the African Region accounted for 25%. Out of the 1.13 million TB-related deaths in 2025, India contributed significantly to this figure.
India’s progress in combating TB can be attributed to various interventions under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). These include proactive case finding using AI-enabled X-rays, rapid diagnostics, prompt treatment initiation, differentiated TB care, and nutritional support through initiatives like Nikshay Poshan Yojana and Nikshay Mitra. Additionally, AI tools have been employed for identifying hotspots, predicting high-risk TB cases, and providing support through Khushi – an AI Chatbot and Avatar Videobot.
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