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Gujarat's TB Mortality Rate Drops 37%, New Cases Down 34% Since 2015
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 01 Jul 2026, 11:15 PM
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Gujarat has recorded a significant decline in tuberculosis, with a 37% drop in mortality rates and a 34% reduction in new cases since 2015, according to government data citing central statistics.
Gujarat has witnessed a substantial improvement in its fight against tuberculosis, as indicated by recent government data. The state has seen a 37% decrease in the mortality rate associated with TB since 2015.
Furthermore, the number of new tuberculosis cases reported in Gujarat has also fallen significantly. The data reveals a 34% decline in new infections over the same period, from 2015 to the present.
These positive trends are attributed to ongoing public health initiatives and interventions aimed at combating the disease. The figures were released by the government, referencing central data, highlighting the effectiveness of the efforts undertaken.
Furthermore, the number of new tuberculosis cases reported in Gujarat has also fallen significantly. The data reveals a 34% decline in new infections over the same period, from 2015 to the present.
These positive trends are attributed to ongoing public health initiatives and interventions aimed at combating the disease. The figures were released by the government, referencing central data, highlighting the effectiveness of the efforts undertaken.