In 2018, the government announced its intention to eliminate tuberculosis in the country by 2025, five years ahead of the global target. For more than three years, reports and surveys have consistently highlighted that the country is not on track to reach this milestone, despite making appreciable progress. The WHO’s annual Global TB report, released last week, confirms the high burden of TB cases in the country as 2025 draws to a close. In 2024, India recorded more than 27 lakh TB cases. India has achieved a 21 per cent reduction in the incidence of this........

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