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Global TB Report 2024 by WHO acknowledges India’s progress in tackling Tuberculosis
In a significant acknowledgment of India’s efforts to eradicate tuberculosis, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the nation’s achievements in reducing TB incidence.
India’s dedicated journey towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination has been recognized globally, with a noteworthy 17.7% decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023, a rate that is over twice the global average decline of 8.3%, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its Global Tuberculosis Report 2024. This milestone highlights the impact of India’s National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), a comprehensive strategy that combines cutting-edge diagnosis, preventive care, patient support, and cross-sector partnerships to meet the ambitious goal of TB elimination by 2025.
Responding to a post by Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda on 3 November that acknowledges the recognition of India’s remarkable progress, by the World Health Organisation, in reducing tuberculosis by 17.7% from 2015 to 2023, the Prime Minister’s posted on X:
“Commendable progress! The decline in TB incidence is an outcome of India’s dedicated and innovative efforts. Through a collective spirit, we will keep working towards a TB-free India.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized India’s remarkable progress, with a 17.7% decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023—a rate more than double the global decline of 8.3%. This acknowledgment reflects India’s transformative approach to TB care and control.
Under the visionary leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, our government has expanded and strengthened the National TB Elimination Programme by taking key initiatives such as the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana to provide essential nutritional support to TB patients, and introduction of the BPALM regimen, a novel treatment for Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis.
I also acknowledge the tireless efforts of @MoHFW_INDIA ‘s dedicated healthcare workers, whose unwavering commitment and hard work play a crucial role in this fight against tuberculosis.