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India's TB Victory: How 21% Drop Outpaces Global Fight Against Disease

India has emerged as a global leader in combating tuberculosis with impressive results. The country reduced TB incidence by 21% since 2015, nearly double the global decline rate. Treatment coverage has dramatically improved from 53% to over 92% through innovative approaches. Health Minister JP Nadda and PM Modi both praised this remarkable achievement in the fight against TB.

Key Points: India Leads Global TB Fight with 21% Incidence Reduction Under Modi

  • TB incidence dropped 21% from 237 to 187 per lakh population since 2015
  • India's decline rate nearly double the global average of 12%
  • Treatment coverage surged from 53% to over 92% in 2024
  • 26.18 lakh TB patients diagnosed out of estimated 27 lakh cases
  • Innovative case finding and community mobilization drove success
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India emerged 'global frontrunner in the fight against TB: JP Nadda

India reduces TB incidence by 21% since 2015, outpacing global decline rate. Treatment coverage surges to 92% with innovative approaches under Modi government.

"This is one of the sharpest drops seen anywhere in the world - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, November 13

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Thursday said India has emerged as a "global frontrunner in the fight" against tuberculosis (TB) under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India's TB incidence (new cases emerging each year) reduced by 21% - from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024 - over almost double the pace of the decline observed globally at 12 %, as per the World Health Organization's Global TB Report 2025, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in an official statement on Thursday.

This is one of the highest declines in TB incidence globally, outpacing reductions noted among other high-burden countries.

India's innovative case finding approach, driven by the swift uptake of newer technologies, decentralization of services and large scale community mobilization, has led to the country's treatment coverage to surge to over 92% in 2024, from 53% in 2015 - with 26.18 lakh TB patients being diagnosed in 2024, out of an estimated incidence of 27 lakh cases, as per the release.

The senior BJP leader noted that India has emerged as a "global frontrunner in the fight" against TB under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

https://x.com/JPNadda/status/1988967056780489165?s=20

The WHO has acknowledged India's remarkable progress of reducing TB incidence by 21% since 2015, nearly "twice the global rate", Nadda added in his post on X.

"Treatment coverage now stands at 92%, with a 90% success rate, placing India far ahead of others," he added.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the latest WHO Global tuberculosis report 2025 highlights that India has recorded a "commendable reduction" in TB incidence since 2015 and noted that "This is one of the sharpest drops seen anywhere in the world"

In a post on X, PM Modi noted that "India's fight against TB is achieving remarkable momentum"

On the occasion, PM Modi said that the latest WHO Global tuberculosis report 2025 highlights that India has recorded a commendable reduction in TB incidence since 2015 and it is nearly "twice the global rate of decline".

PM Modi went on to add in his post, "This is one of the sharpest drops seen anywhere in the world. Equally heartening is the expansion of treatment coverage, the fall in 'missing cases' and the sustained rise in treatment success. I compliment all those who have worked towards achieving this success. We remain committed to ensuring a healthy and fit India!"

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the numbers look impressive, I hope this progress reaches the poorest communities too. In my village in UP, many people still struggle to access proper TB treatment. The government should ensure rural healthcare gets equal attention.
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Arjun K
India outpacing global decline rates by almost double is remarkable! The community mobilization and new technologies mentioned here have really made a difference. Hope we can eliminate TB completely by 2025 as targeted. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone working in public health, I can confirm the ground reality has improved significantly. The Nikshay portal and mobile vans for testing have been game-changers. India's approach could be a model for other developing nations.
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Vikram M
Great achievement but we need to focus on drug-resistant TB cases too. The treatment is expensive and many patients drop out midway. Government should provide more support for MDR-TB patients specifically.
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Ananya R
From 237 to 187 per lakh population is a huge drop! 🎉 The ASHA workers and community health volunteers deserve equal credit for this success. They're the real heroes working at grassroots level.

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