Union Health Minister JP Nadda Reaffirms Commitment to TB-Free India

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi: As India marks the conclusion of the 100-day TB-Free India campaign, Union Health Minister JP Nadda reaffirmed the government's commitment to eradicating tuberculosis by 2025. Addressing the event, Nadda highlighted the nation's ongoing fight against TB and the progress made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.

"When we are concluding the 100-day TB Free India campaign, first of all, we should keep in mind that today we are introspecting, taking a pledge for a TB-free India, and with this, we pledge with dedication that our fight against TB will continue," Nadda said.

Acknowledging the challenges faced in the battle against tuberculosis, he noted the government's steady progress. "We know that we have seen many ups and downs in the journey of TB-Free India. In 2018 itself, Prime Minister Modi had decided that we will eliminate TB by 2025, and we moved forward in that direction," he stated.

India’s TB elimination program has seen major advancements, including enhanced screening, improved access to medicines, and community-driven initiatives. The government has launched several schemes, including the Ni-Kshay Mitra program, which encourages citizen participation in supporting TB patients.

With just over a year left to achieve the 2025 target, the Health Ministry is expected to intensify its efforts to combat the disease through awareness campaigns, strengthened healthcare infrastructure, and strategic interventions.