Nine Lives this book amplifies the stories of nine women battling tuberculosis, a disease that disproportionately affects marginalized communities in India. The narratives reveal systemic failures, stigma, and resilience in the face of a health crisis that kills 485,000 Indians annually

Chapal Mehra has repeatedly framed India’s tuberculosis (TB) epidemic as a "ticking time bomb" -a slow-motion disaster fuelled by systemic neglect, drug resistance, and suffering. Tuberculosis-India’s Ticking Time Bomb: The Survivors’ Manifesto, amplifies the voices of TB survivors while exposing the gaps in India’s response to the world’s deadliest infectious disease

Voices from TB is a collection of narratives that document the lived experience of individuals and families affected by TB, but in a way that it was true to the lives described by them. It shows the grit, determination and triumph of their spirit but also demonstrates the numerous challenges that continue to face those affected by TB.