NEW DELHI: India has crossed a major milestone in public health by registering a 38 percent decrease in tuberculosis mortality since 2015, outperforming the global decline rate of 35 percent. According to the World Health Organization's Global Tuberculosis Report 2026, published on 12th November 2026, the nation also maintained a remarkable 94 percent treatment success rate for patients suffering from drug-susceptible tuberculosis.
Official releases indicate that this drop in fatalities demonstrates the country's robust performance in combatting the disease. The advancements are attributed to intensified public health strategies under the National TB Elimination Programme. Key measures driving these results include active case finding efforts utilizing artificial intelligence-enabled X-ray technology, deployment of rapid diagnostics, and immediate treatment commencement.
Furthermore, authorities noted that the comprehensive framework incorporates differentiated care models alongside nutritional assistance programs like the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana and the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative. Advanced technological tools, such as AI applications designed to pinpoint infection hotspots, forecast high-risk patient outcomes, and utilize interactive assistants like Khushi, have further bolstered national efforts toward eventual disease elimination.
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