December 10, 2024 3:52 PM

India achieves 17.7% drop in TB cases, 21.4% reduction in deaths under NHM

The central government has rolled out a series of measures under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) to fight tuberculosis (TB) across India. Operating under the National Health Mission (NHM), the programme prioritises early diagnosis, timely treatment, and addressing the social factors that contribute to the spread of TB. India has made significant progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), with the incidence rate declining by 17.7%, from 237 cases per 100,000 population in 2015...