Archive · 6 Aug 2025
WHO Highlights Research to Combat TB in South-East Asia
The World Health Organization (WHO) wants countries in South-East Asia to find new ways to fight tuberculosis (TB).
They are working hard to improve research on TB.
The WHO also said that a study in India helped them see that nutrition helps with TB.
Many people in this part of the world get TB.
The WHO wants to use new tools and make sure everyone can get them.
They want to stop the disease by 2030, but need more help.
WHO emphasizes the impact of nutrition on TB outcomes, influenced by Indian research.
South-East Asia faces a significant TB burden, with nearly 5 million cases and 600,000 deaths in 2023.
The WHO calls for increased research and innovation to achieve the End TB Strategy goals.
Progress in the region is insufficient to meet targets, despite some advancements.
Countries are exploring AI and digital tools for detection and patient support.
- Who
- The World Health Organization (WHO).
- What
- WHO is calling for increased research and innovation to end TB in South-East Asia.
- When
- During a three-day virtual workshop.
- Where
- South-East Asia region.
- Why
- To accelerate progress towards ending TB.
Current Challenges
WHO's Perspective
Progress vs. Goals
Current Challenges
Insufficient progress to meet End TB Strategy targets.
WHO's Perspective
Ambitious End TB Strategy goals.
- TB Cases in 2023
- Nearly 5 million
- TB Deaths in 2023
- Close to 600,000
- Region
- South-East Asia
- Research Impact
- India's nutrition study contributed to global guidance
