The Economic Times

India records 38% drop in TB deaths since 2015, outpaces global decline: WHO report

India has recorded a 38 percent reduction in tuberculosis mortality since 2015, surpassing the global decline rate. The treatment success rate of drug-susceptible TB patients stands at an impressive 94 percent. Key interventions include early detection, timely treatment, and community support through various initiatives. Technological innovations such as AI-enabled diagnostics have significantly strengthened the TB elimination efforts.