Tuberculosis: India has achieved a big achievement in the fight against TB, WHO called it a global hero

Tuberculosis (TB) has been a serious problem worldwide, which kills millions of people every year. India has also been troubled by this serious health risk. According to a statistic, a total of 1.6 million (16 lakh) people died from TB in the year 2021. TB disease is the 13th leading cause of death worldwide. India had set a target to eliminate TB by 2025. India is rapidly moving towards its goal. The impact of India's efforts to prevent TB can be understood by comparing the data of the last few years, for which the World Health Organization has praised India.

TB infection
TB is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It spreads mainly through airborne droplets. There may be a risk of infection to other people around them through droplets emitted by cough or sneeze of people with TB disease.

What are the symptoms in TB patients?

TB infection occurs due to the growth of TB germs in the lungs. In the case of initial infection, most people do not show any symptoms. Some people develop flu-like problems, which cause mild fever, fatigue and cough. In case of increasing infection, problems like mucus with cough, pain with breathing or coughing, fever-chills, sweating at night have been seen.

However, in a recent research, scientists said that the main symptom of TB, i.e. cough, is no longer seen in most infected people. Health experts say that it is important for all people to take special precautions regarding TB disease. For prevention, it is necessary that we have the right information about this disease.

TB cases in India

India's jump in TB cases after the year 2015 is historic. While in 2015, there were 237 cases of TB per one lakh population in the country, by the year 2023, it has come down to 195. The World Health Organization believes that such progress has not been seen in any other country till now.

India becomes a global hero in the fight against TB

India has achieved an important milestone in the fight to win over a serious disease like TB. WHO has also praised this achievement of India and called India a global hero in the fight against TB infection. Regarding the rapid decline in TB cases in India, the health organization has asked the rest of the world to learn from India.

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