Around 25 percent of people worldwide are infected with the TB bacteria. Only about five to 10 percent of them will go on to develop the disease. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 'Global Tuberculosis Report 2018', India accounted for 27 per cent of the 10 million people, who had developed TB in 2017, besides making up 32 per cent of global TB deaths among HIV-negative people and 27 per cent of combined TB deaths. 

On the occasion of World TB Day, The Suno India Show brings this special episode hosted by Menaka Rao, a senior health journalist who is in conversation with Nandita Venkatesan, a TB and disability advocate. who spoke at the U.N.'s first high-level meeting on tuberculosis which was held last year.

Around 25 percent of people worldwide are infected with the TB bacteria. Only about five to 10 percent of them will go on to develop the disease. According to the World Health Organization&#39;s (WHO) &#39;Global Tuberculosis Report 2018&#39;, India accounted for 27 per cent of the 10 million people, who had developed TB in 2017, besides making up 32 per cent of global TB deaths among HIV-negative people and 27 per cent of combined TB deaths. 

On the occasion of World TB Day, The Suno India Show brings this special episode hosted by Menaka Rao, a senior health journalist who is in conversation with Nandita Venkatesan, a TB and disability advocate. who spoke at the U.N.&#39;s first high-level meeting on tuberculosis which was held last year.

The Suno India Show’ is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.

The Suno India Show&rsquo; is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.

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Around 25 percent of people worldwide are infected with the TB bacteria. Only about five to 10 percent of them will go on to develop the disease. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 'Global Tuberculosis Report 2018', India accounted for ...

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