India Sees Decline in TB Incidence and Mortality

• 03 Apr 2024

India's efforts lead to 16% decrease in TB cases and 18% drop in TB-related deaths since 2015, according to a recent India TB report 2024.

Key Points

• Incidence and Mortality Reduction: TB incidence rate decreases from 237 to 199 per lakh population, mortality rate declines from 28 to 23 per lakh population from 2015 to 2022.
• Increase in Private Sector Notifications: Private healthcare sector notifies 32% of TB cases in 2023, up by 17% from the previous year.
• State-wise Notification Improvements: Uttar Pradesh and Bihar witness significant increases in TB case notifications.
• Post-COVID Efforts: National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme accelerates efforts post-COVID, focusing on free diagnostic services and financial support for patients.
• Support Network: Over 1.5 lakh Nikshay Mitras provide assistance to persons affected by TB, while DBT under Nikshay Poshan Yojana disburses financial aid to beneficiaries.