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Date of Publication: October 15, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20529/IJME.2024.060
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The dire struggle: India’s unfulfilled promise to eliminate tuberculosis
Abstract:
In 2023, as per the World Health Organization (WHO), India emerged as the country with the highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases, reporting 2.8 million cases and contributing to 27% of the global TB burden [1]. Worldwide, there were 7.5 million newly diagnosed TB cases in 2022, marking the highest figure since global monitoring began in 1995 [1]. Although an estimated 410,000 people worldwide developed multidrug-resistant TB, less than half of them commenced treatment within the same year [1].
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this post powerfully highlights the enduring disparities in tuberculosis (TB) treatment, tracing back to Edward Livingston Trudeau’s insightful observation. It underscores the ongoing relevance of these inequalities in India’s fight against TB, emphasizing that successful elimination will depend on more than just medical intervention. Ensuring a steady supply of medications, providing proper nutrition, and reforming socio-economic policies to alleviate poverty are crucial steps needed to address this public health crisis.