UPSC Editorial Analysis: Tuberculosis Elimination in India

Source: The Hindu   General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of India’s most significant public health challenges, with the country bearing over a quarter of the global TB burden. In 2023 alone, 25.1 lakh TB cases were diagnosed, reflecting the …