WHO report: India cuts TB mortality by 38% since 2015

The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2026 highlights India's 38% reduction in TB mortality since 2015, surpassing the global decline of 35%. The mortality rate fell from 28 to 18 deaths per lakh population. India also achieved a 94% treatment success rate. Health Minister JP Nadda reaffirmed India's commitment to TB-Mukt Bharat.