What has WHO affirmed about India's efforts in reducing TB incidence and mortality
WHO affirms India’s success in reduction of TB incidence, mortality
- WHO has acknowledged India's significant efforts in reducing TB incidence and mortality rates.
- India has made remarkable progress in achieving its target of eliminating TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global target.
- The country has successfully reduced TB incidence by around 84% from the 1990 levels.
- India has also achieved a 50% decline in TB mortality rates since 1990.
- The efforts to combat TB in India included improved diagnosis and treatment, expanded access to quality healthcare, and enhanced surveillance and monitoring systems.
- India has implemented the world's largest public-funded TB control program, called the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP), which has played a significant role in the reduction of TB burden in the country.
- The country has also increased investments in TB research and innovation.
- India's commitment to eliminating TB has been recognized globally, and the progress made so far is commendable.
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