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Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs. Spread through the air via coughs or sneezes, it remains a major global health challenge but is generally preventable and curable with antibiotics.
Click to View MoreIndia has reduced TB cases and deaths but will miss its 2025 elimination target. It still carries 25% of the global burden, worsened by drug resistance, malnutrition, funding gaps and private-sector under-reporting. COVID-19 setbacks make a stronger, multi-sectoral strategy with nutrition and private engagement essential.
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