The government will mark World Tuberculosis Day 2026 with a national event on March 24, celebrating achievements and strategies of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme. The event, to be held at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, will showcase India’s progress towards TB elimination, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a TB-Free India.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda will kick off the “TB-Free India Campaign” and unveil the TB-Free India App and the TB-Free Urban Ward Initiative. These initiatives aim to enhance case detection, treatment adherence, and TB service delivery in high-burden areas. The efforts resonate with the theme of World TB Day 2026 — “Yes! We Can End TB!” reflecting India’s commitment to combat TB.
The event will gather ministers, government officials, health experts, partners, professionals, and community representatives to reinforce the nation’s dedication to collaborative strategies for TB elimination. The government recently highlighted the cost-effectiveness and improved health outcomes of shorter treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, emphasizing better results at lower costs compared to standard regimens.
