November 12, 2026 11:47 PM
India Records 38% Decline in TB Mortality, 94% Treatment Success Rate: WHO Report
India has recorded a 38 per cent decline in tuberculosis (TB) mortality since 2015, compared with a global reduction of 35 per cent, while achieving a treatment success rate of 94 per cent among patients with drug-susceptible TB, according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2026, released on November 12. The figures reflect India's progress in tackling TB through early detection, timely treatment, technological interventions and comprehensive patient support und...