PM lauds WHO-recognised 17.7% decline in India's TB incidence
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi lauded India's progress against tuberculosis after the WHO recognised a 17.7% reduction in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023.
Summary
On 3 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India's progress in the fight against tuberculosis, responding to a post by Union Health Minister J P Nadda on the World Health Organisation's recognition of India reducing TB incidence by 17.7% from 2015 to 2023. The PM called the decline an outcome of India's dedicated and innovative efforts and said the country will keep working towards a TB-free India.
Key facts
- Date
- 3 Nov 2024 (PIB, PMO)
- Recognition by
- World Health Organisation
- Decline in TB incidence
- 17.7% (2015 to 2023)
- Goal
- TB-free India
Practice MCQs 2 questions
By what percentage did India reduce TB incidence from 2015 to 2023, as recognised by the WHO and lauded by the PM in November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 17.7%
PIB (PMO): the WHO recognised India's progress in reducing tuberculosis by 17.7% from 2015 to 2023.
Which organisation recognised India's 17.7% reduction in TB incidence (2015–2023), as cited by the PM on 3 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — World Health Organisation
PIB (PMO): the recognition of India's progress in reducing TB was by the World Health Organisation.