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In Southeast Asia, TB infection rates have risen to deadly levels. The number of deaths due to TB in the year 2021 has increased by 8.60 percent as compared to the year 2015. Additionally, the mortality rate among people suffering from 30 to 70 percent comorbidities such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease was recorded at 21.6 percent. Saima Wajed, Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO), has said that there are about 11 countries in Southeast Asia, including India, where the rate of TB infection has increased significantly. Saima says many factors affect people's equitable access to diagnosis and treatment in the region. For this reason, the World Health Organization has decided to celebrate World Health Day on April 7 with the theme 'My Health, My Rights'. Saima said that the Right to Health for All is an effort to ensure that all people everywhere have access to quality health services.
Status of TB in India. Tuberculosis is a big problem in the world. India is also struggling with this problem. According to a figure, TB took the lives of a total of 16 lakh people in the year 2021. TB is the 13th leading cause of death worldwide. India has set a target of eliminating TB by 2025. However, data shows that the actual situation is far from the target. A total of 21.42 lakh cases of TB were reported in India in the year 2022. 72,878 cases were reported in Telangana. An increase of 13 percent was recorded in TB cases at the national level.
