India achieves 38% reduction in tuberculosis mortality since 2015, WHO report says
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Why in news
The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 highlighted India's 38% reduction in TB mortality since 2015 due to National TB Elimination Programme interventions.
Background
India maintained a 94% treatment success rate for drug-susceptible TB.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia achieved a 38% reduction in tuberculosis mortality since 2015.
- FactIndia maintained a 94% treatment success rate for drug-susceptible TB.
- SchemeNikshay Poshan Yojana: A government initiative providing nutritional support to TB patients.
- S&TAI-enabled X-rays are utilized as an intervention under the National TB Elimination Programme.
- BodyWHO: World Health Organization published the Global Tuberculosis Report 2026.
For Mains
Q. Examine how the integration of artificial intelligence and nutritional support has influenced India's progress toward the goal of tuberculosis elimination.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diagnostic efficiency: AI-enabled X-rays reducing turnaround time for pulmonary screening
- Socio-economic barrier: Addressing malnutrition as a primary driver of TB morbidity
- Data-driven monitoring: Leveraging Nikshay platform for real-time patient tracking
Keywords: Public health infrastructure · Technological intervention · Nutritional security · Disease surveillance · Treatment success rate
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