At 145, Mizoram recorded six-year high TB deaths in 2025
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Why in news
Mizoram recorded a six-year high of 145 tuberculosis (TB) deaths in 2025, highlighting rising mortality despite high treatment success rates.
Background
Mizoram reported 2,275 new TB cases in 2025, with 1,900 detected in government facilities and 375 in private centers. The state recorded 146 MDR-TB cases and 267 co-infected with HIV AIDS.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMizoram recorded 145 TB deaths in 2025, a six-year high.
- BodyNational TB Elimination Programme operates under the National Health Mission.
- SchemePM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan encourages community involvement via the 'Nikshay' online platform.
- FactMizoram reported a treatment success rate of 84% for TB.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the challenges in achieving the goal of a TB-free India, with specific reference to the rising mortality rates in Northeast India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diagnostic gap: Disparity between government and private sector detection rates for TB cases
- Comorbidity burden: High prevalence of HIV-TB co-infection complicating treatment protocols
- Data integration: Leveraging 'Nikshay' for real-time monitoring and community-led intervention
Keywords: Public health infrastructure · MDR-TB · Treatment success rate · Community involvement · National Health Mission
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