India makes gains against TB, deaths down 38% since 2015: Centre
India reports a sharp decline in tuberculosis deaths, with estimates showing a thirty‑eight percent reduction between 2015 and 2025. The success rate for treating drug‑susceptible tuberculosis now stands at ninety‑four percent, aided by new diagnostic tools and comprehensive patient support. The government’s TB Mukt Bharat campaign has identified almost fifteen lakh asymptomatic cases during its operation. Health officials attribute the progress to expanded screening and timely medication. Despite the gains, drug‑resistant tuberculosis continues to pose a problem, with a noticeable gap in effective treatment options. The ministry highlighted the need to close that gap to sustain the downward trend. Ongoing efforts focus on strengthening detection and care for resistant strains.
India's estimated TB deaths declined by 38% between 2015 and 2025, signaling significant progress in controlling the disease. The treatment success rate for drug-susceptible TB reached 94%, supported by innovative diagnostic methods and comprehensive patient care. The ongoing TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan effectively identified nearly 15 lakh asymptomatic TB cases throughout the campaign. Despite progress, drug-resistant TB remains a challenge, with a notable treatment gap.