India records 24 per cent year-on-year decline in Tuberculosis cases
25 Mar 2021 16:03:38
New Delhi, Mar 25: According to India TB report 2021, it has been reported that there is a 24 per cent year-on-year fall in registration of tuberculosis cases in 2020. Amid the COVID 19 pandemic-led disruptions and lockdowns, an estimated 18.05 lakh TB cases were registered in India.
The report also found that, between Jan and Feb 2020, registrations of TB increased by 6 per cent on year. Later, National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme had closed gap on missing TB cases. Thus, by December 11 per cent more cases were reported as compared to April. Report further highlights, 24.04 lakh cases were reported in 2019, among which treatment success rate was 82 per cent while mortality rate was 4 per cent.
According to report, 4 per cent of patients were lost in follow ups while treatment failure and regimen change accounts for about 3 per cent. Tuberculosis is one of India’s most critical health challenges. It typically has devastating health, social and financial consequences for patients as well as communities on a large scale. India has the largest caseload, 2.64 million tuberculosis patients, across the world.
India's number accounts for 30 per cent of the world’s TB cases. The govt of India has aimed to achieve a 'TB-free India' by 2025, five years ahead of global target date, 2030. With this aim, India is trying to detect cases early and prevent emergence of new cases by extending TB care.