WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026: India's Progress
- 13 Nov 2026
India achieved a landmark 38% reduction in TB mortality since 2015, dropping from 28 to 18 deaths per lakh population and outpacing the global average decline of 35%.
- Recorded a 94% treatment success rate for drug-susceptible TB.
- Backed by strong political commitment, with 96% of programme funding met domestically.
Key Initiatives by India
- TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan & Intensified Campaigns
- Two intensified 100-day campaigns targeted high-risk regions between December 2024 and November 2026.
- Screened over 25 crore individuals, conducting 11 crore chest X-rays and 3 crore NAAT molecular tests.
- Detected 48.64 lakh new cases, including 14.97 lakh asymptomatic patients, helping curb community transmission.
- Enabled 67,933 Panchayats to be declared TB-free in 2025.
Technology Integration & Holistic Patient Care
- Diagnostic & Digital Tools: Portable AI-enabled X-rays, the Ni-kshay tracking platform, and the Khushi AI chatbot streamline early diagnosis and tracking.
- Patient Support: Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana and Ni-kshay Mitra initiatives provide vital financial, nutritional, and psychosocial support alongside comorbidity management.
Scientific Surveillance & Community Participation
- Supported by robust scientific surveillance, including RGI/SRS data and ICMR’s 2025 prevalence survey.
- Driven by grassroots Jan Bhagidari (public participation), led by local bodies and youth-driven JOSH Teams, accelerating India's march toward TB elimination.
