India Lead Tuberculosis Cases Again

Recent data shows that of the 10.7 million tuberculosis (TB) cases reported last year, the highest number was in the South-East Asia region.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) global TB report published on November 12, 2025, India ranks ahead of Indonesia, the Philippines, China, and Pakistan in TB cases.

The positive news from the WHO is that India has achieved a significant TB milestone, recording a 21% decrease in TB incidence.

Since TB is a vaccine-preventable disease, and India has access to an ample supply, Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination campaigns are scheduled to continue in 2026.

As of November 16, 2025, the U.S. CDC does not recommend BCG vaccination before visiting India.