The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended India for significant advancements in tuberculosis (TB) eradication efforts, citing improved detection rates and reduced mortality. However, the overall decline in TB-related deaths remains too slow to meet the 2025 End TB targets.

The WHO's South-East Asia Region, which includes India, still faces a high TB burden. Despite reducing TB incidence by 16% since 2015, the region accounts for over a third of global cases annually. Drug-resistant TB continues to pose a grave threat, adding urgency to the cause.

Catherine Boehme, Officer-in-Charge at WHO South-East Asia, emphasized the need for rapid intervention through early detection and treatment. She called for increased political and financial commitments to sustain progress. Strengthening

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