India has the highest TB burden in the world, accounting for 26% of all global cases in 2023.
Over half of all TB cases worldwide (55.9%) are concentrated in five countries: India, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, and Pakistan.
TB-related deaths in India have decreased from 580,000 in 2010 to 320,000 in 2023, yet India still accounts for 26% of global TB deaths.
The incidence of TB per 100,000 population dropped from 275.7 in 2010 to 194.9 in 2023.
However, there was a rise in notified relapse cases, reaching the highest level since 2010, predominantly affecting men.
The number of individuals receiving preventive TB treatment has increased.
Those with nutritional deficiencies, diabetes, and smoking habits are particularly at risk.
Domestic funding for TB prevention and treatment rose by 38% in 2023 to $253 million, although it remains below pre-COVID levels.
In contrast, international funding decreased during the same period.
There has been a significant increase in health expenditure per capita in India from 2000 to 2021, aimed at achieving universal health coverage
India is one of the few countries to have completed a national TB prevalence survey since 2019, contributing valuable data for TB management.
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