The 'End TB Strategy' adopted by WHO in 2015 aims to reduce TB deaths by 95% and incidence by 90% compared to 2015 levels. The target year is:
- A 2035 ✓
- B 2025
- C 2030
- D 2040
Correct answer: A. 2035
Explanation
The WHO End TB Strategy sets milestone targets for 2020, 2025, and 2030, with the ultimate goal to reduce TB deaths by 95% and incidence by 90% by 2035 compared to 2015 levels. India's National Strategic Plan for TB Elimination has a more ambitious target of eliminating TB by 2025 (5 years ahead of the global target). These are distinct targets: the WHO End TB Strategy end-point is 2035.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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