Pediatric tuberculosis remains a significant driver of childhood morbidity and mortality in India. According to estimates approximately 3.42 lakh children aged 0–14 years develop TB annually in India, accounting for about 6% of the total TB cases notified under National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP). Despite this substantial burden, pediatric TB continues to be underdiagnosed and underreported, with an estimated 56% gap between the number of children expected to have TB and those detected and notified.
The TIFA project supports the Government of India to combat TB and other global health security threats.
Since 2021, TIFA has funded multiple interventions across India. Recipients have supported the NTEP to gain insight into active case finding initiatives, operationalize models for differentiated care and pediatric TB non-sputum sample transportation, provide services to homeless and migrant populations in urban settings, and much more.
