Hope rises for a world free of TB

World TB Day 2018 is turning out to be special — never in the history of tuberculosis (TB) control has there been greater political attention and commitment to tackling the infectious disease that causes nearly two million deaths a year.

I was recently fortunate to be in New Delhi, where I witnessed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch the TB Free India campaign at the Delhi End TB Summit.

Madhukar Pai reflects on the state of the global TB response.


Source: The Conversation

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By Madhukar Pai

Published: March 21, 2018, 5:28 p.m.

Last updated: March 21, 2018, 6:33 p.m.

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