930 deaths daily: How air pollution, malnutrition and stigma fuel India’s TB surge

930 deaths daily: How air pollution, malnutrition and stigma fuel India’s TB surge

India carries a significant share of the global TB burden. According to the WHO Global TB Report 2023, the country recorded 2.8 million new TB cases in 2022, a 13% increase from pre-pandemic levels. An estimated 340,000 Indians die from TB annually, translating to 930 deaths per day.

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