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Experts widely argue that TB must shift from being a health priority to a political agenda — much like the Covid response — to mobilise media coverage, community action, and accountability (Photo: Freepik)

India’s progress against TB is real, but not rapid enough

December 13, 2025 2:21 pm

According to WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, steep drop in global funding, persistent care gaps and weak awareness threaten India’s promise to eliminate the disease five years ahead of the rest of the world

The upcoming Phase 3 trial may pave the way for a new all-oral regimen for both drug-resistant and drug-sensitive TB.

Phase 2 clinical trial results show potential to shorten TB treatment time with new antibiotic

November 20, 2025 9:20 pm

Early clinical trial results show that the new antibiotic sorfequiline, used in the SPaL regimen, demonstrated stronger activity than bedaquiline and could help shorten tuberculosis treatment for both drug-resistant and drug-sensitive TB.

Knowledge Nugget: Everything you need to know about WHO’s Global TB Report 2025 and beyond

November 18, 2025 11:19 am

The recently released Global TB Report 2025 shows that although the burden of tuberculosis in India continues to decline, the country remains far from achieving its elimination target. But what exactly is tuberculosis? What are the key highlights of the report? And what steps has India taken toward eliminating TB? Here’s everything you need to know.

This is what happens to the body when you don't take your TB medicines properly

November 18, 2025 12:22 pm

Treatment for TB usually involves taking a combination of antibiotics for six to nine months

Why hasn't India met its target of eliminating TB by 2025?

November 14, 2025 4:25 pm

India was among the eight high-burden countries that were able to diagnose more than 80% of the estimated cases last year. However, with the highest burden of TB cases, India was among the top countries contributing towards the global gap

What it’s like to have pulmonary tuberculosis in modern-day India: 'I remember calling my mother at 3 AM...'

November 13, 2025 4:53 pm

Once known as a disease of the past, tuberculosis continues to haunt modern India — with delayed diagnoses, stigma, and stories of resilience that reveal how little has changed beneath the surface.

TB burden dips but India far from elimination target, says global TB report: Goal of reducing 50% of cases, 75% of deaths since 2015 seem distant

November 13, 2025 11:48 am

However, the report shows a significant improvement in TB treatment coverage in 2024

Global health faces a financial crossroads with funding cuts and reduced multilateral support.

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India topped most TB cases in 2024: How to prevent tuberculosis

November 20, 2025 12:00 pm

India topped the graph for the maximum TB cases in 2024. This is how one can prevent getting TB.

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World Tuberculosis Day 2021: All you need to know about the infectious disease

March 24, 2021 10:31 am

World TB Day 2021: The theme of World TB Day 2021 - 'The Clock is Ticking' – conveys the sense that the world is running out of time to act on the commitments to end TB made by global leaders