India, Nov. 14 -- Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world's deadliest infectious killers, claiming over 1.2 million lives and affecting an estimated 10.7 million people last year, according to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, released recently.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said the large number of deaths caused due to the disease every year remains 'unconscionable'.

Between 2023 and 2024, the global rate of people falling ill with TB declined by nearly 2%, while deaths from TB fell by 3%. These reductions signal a continued recovery of essential health services following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some regions and countries show sustained progress, demonstrating that strong political...