India Achieves 21% Decline in Tuberculosis Cases, Outpacing Global Average: WHO Report 2025

Nov 13, 2025 01:55 am CST

According to the WHO Global TB Report 2025, India has reduced tuberculosis incidence by 21%, nearly double the global rate of 12%. With 92% treatment coverage and enhanced diagnostic capabilities, India's comprehensive approach includes AI-enabled screening, increased funding, and community engagement through programs like TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, moving the country closer to TB elimination.