[Zoonoses] TB Control in India: Transition from RNTCP to NTEP

12 June 2026

Zoonoses review

India’s TB control efforts evolved from the Revised National TB Control Program (RNTCP) to the current National TB Elimination Program (NTEP). While these initiatives improved case detection and treatment, progress remains hindered by drug-resistant TB, HIV co-infection, and private sector gaps. A review, published in Zoonoses, examined this strategic shift from control to elimination and highlighted the ongoing operational, infrastructural, and socioeconomic challenges that must be addressed to achieve domestic TB elimination goals.

Access the full review here.