Mizoram experienced a significant rise in tuberculosis-related deaths in 2025, with 145 fatalities—marking the highest annual toll in the past six years, as per data released by the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) under the National Health Mission. Throughout 2025, there were 2,275 recorded cases of tuberculosis, including 911 cases among women. Although this represents a slight decrease from the 2,291 cases in 2024, the mortality rate has continued to climb dramatically.
Since 2020, the number of TB-related deaths has surged, starting from just 31 fatalities, and escalating progressively each year: 46 in 2021, 87 in 2022, 119 in 2023, and reaching 136 in 2024. Of the 2025 TB cases, 1,900 were diagnosed at government health facilities, while 375 were detected in private healthcare centers.
Geographically, Aizawl district reported the largest number of TB cases at 1,569, followed by Lunglei with 155 and Kolasib with 138 cases. In contrast, Serchhip district had the lowest incidence, recording only 52 cases.
Despite the rising death toll, community engagement in TB care has increased, evidenced by over 100 individuals registering on the ‘Nikshay’ online platform to support TB patients financially or take on the responsibility of caring for them under the Prime Minister’s TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan initiative. This program aims to enhance community participation, improve patient treatment outcomes, and utilize Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to further India’s commitment to eliminate tuberculosis
