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Background
Overview
This concept addresses a critical public health issue, national development goals (SDGs), government initiatives, indigenous R&D, policy formulation and implementation, socio-economic impact, and lessons from past public health interventions in India.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, continuing to be a significant public health challenge globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries like India. India aims to eliminate TB by 2025, a goal that necessitates a comprehensive, multi-pronged public health strategy encompassing early detection, preventive therapy, vaccination, and nutritional support.