Swami Keshvanand Institute of Pharmacy, Bikaner-334001 Rajasthan, India.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2026, 30(02),1319-1327
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2026.30.2.1370
https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2026.30.2.1370
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. Although the lungs are the main organ affected by this bacterium, it can also damage the kidneys, spine, and brain. When an infected individual coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings, the infection spreads through the air and becomes highly contagious. The disease is becoming more common in many parts of the world, and the prevalence of drug-resistant T.B. also is increasing worldwide. It covers the symptoms, types, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and immunization of tuberculosis along with epidemiology. The review also examines new drug protocols, statics and public health efforts all over globe. Also the covers future efforts for control and eradication of various type of tuberculosis with new drug regimen. Challenge to T.B. control includes stigma healthcare access barrier, and the rise of drug resistant T.B. strains. Collaboration and advocacy efforts are essential for addressing T.B. in strait of population which is affected by T.B., high risk setting and co-infection scenario. One health approach harnessing technology and addressing climate change impacts is critical for advancing T.B. control efforts and achieving. So well targeted public healthcare efforts along with increasing awareness about the disease and its pathologenisis and newly added medications. Persistent political commitment, resource mobilization, and international solidarity are necessary in the fight against tuberculosis. Together, we can overcome the obstacles presented by tuberculosis (TB) and get closer to a world free of this age-old illness by emphasizing evidence-based interventions.
Tuberculosis; Public Healthcare; Drug Resistant. Epidemiology; Contagious
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Kashi Ram, Prashant Purohit, Sikander Ali Sheikh, Himanshu soni and Shashi kant Upadhyay. An overview on present scenario and future direction of tuberculosis. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2026, 30(02), 1319-1327. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2026.30.2.1370