WHO called India a global hero for making a big achievement in the fight against TB
Tuberculosis Cases in India, Tuberculosis: India has achieved an important achievement 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.
Millions of people have lost their lives worldwide due to a deadly disease, Tuberculosis (TB). India has also been troubled by this serious health risk. As per the statistics, 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 aims to eliminate TB by 2025 and is constantly working towards it. The World Health Organisation has praised India for its efforts to prevent tuberculosis, and a comparison of statistics from recent years can help understand the impact of these efforts.
TB is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Primarily it spreads by airborne droplets. When persons with TB disease cough or sneeze, droplets may be released into the air, presenting an infectious risk to others around.
The infection of TB occurs when the germs of TB develop in the lungs. Most people do not show symptoms in the case of primary or initial infection. Some develop a flu-like problem that causes mild fever, fatigue, and cough. Mucus with cough, pain while breathing or coughing, fever chills, and night sweating are seen in the case of an increasing infection.
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, we must have the right information about this disease.
The increase in TB cases in India after 2015 is historic. Whereas in 2015, 237 cases of TB were found 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 yet.
This is a big achievement for India in competition with a strong disease like TB. Its achievement is also praised by WHO, which calls India a global hero in the fight against TB infection. About the rapid decline in TB cases in India, the health organization has asked the rest of the world to learn from it.
