China has outlined a multi-sectoral approach to tuberculosis (TB) control, combining AI-driven screening, community programmes and international medical support, as highlighted during World Tuberculosis Day 2026.

• Technology & Treatment: AI-assisted TB screening implemented across 100+ institutions in Jiangsu; new short-course treatment reduces drug-resistant TB recovery from 18 months to six.
• Public Health Outcomes: TB incidence and mortality in China have declined by 30% since 2012, with treatment rates above 90%.
• Global Efforts: In 2025, China deployed 1,061 medical personnel to 57 countries, supporting over 2.06 million patients through international aid programmes.

This summary is based on a press release issued by CGTN.

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