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On World TB Day 2026, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched a national initiative to further India’s goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) ahead of global targets. Underlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, the country has witnessed significant advancement in TB reduction.
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Union Health Minister JP Nadda held a high-level meeting with health officials from Rajasthan and Maharashtra to review healthcare delivery and fast-track national initiatives. Key focus areas included enhancing drug regulation, expanding affordable medicine access, integrating diagnostics, and advancing TB elimination efforts through district-level strategies and public-private partnerships. Source: Original
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Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, spearheaded a strategic dialogue with Gujarat MPs to strengthen efforts towards a TB-free India. MPs committed to constituency-level action plans, leveraging Gujarat's robust health infrastructure and notable progress in reducing tuberculosis incidence by 21% from 2015 to
TB Elimination
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda held high-level meetings with Health Ministers from six states and UTs to assess progress on tuberculosis (TB) and measles-rubella elimination. He praised the successful implementation of the 100-day Intensified TB Elimination Drive, which screened over 12.97 crore individuals and reported 7.19
TB Elimination
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda chaired a meeting with Health Ministers from 8 States and Union Territories to review progress on TB and Measles-Rubella elimination efforts. The meeting emphasized the need for enhanced screening, strategic re-evaluation of TB campaigns, and improved utilization of funds under PM-ABHIM and the