Nearly 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in 2023, of which 26% (or nearly 2.1 million) cases were reported from India, according to WHO's Global Tuberculosis Report 2024
Rhythma Kaul is a Deputy Health Editor at Hindustan Times. She specializes in medicine and healthcare, covering a wide range of topics including the healthcare system, medical specialties, and the impacts of climate change on health. Rhythma's work has been featured in Hindustan Times and Hindustan Times Syndication, where she has reported on significant issues such as the coronavirus pandemic, monkeypox, and security breaches in health contexts.