Archive · 30 May 2025
States Report Progress in TB Treatment and Prevention
The governments of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat are working to fight tuberculosis.
UP has dramatically increased TB testing and provides financial aid to patients.
Gujarat has seen a decrease in new TB cases and deaths.
Both states provide money directly to patients for nutritious food.
These efforts are part of a larger plan to eliminate TB.
Uttar Pradesh has increased TB testing sevenfold and expanded testing labs.
A 100-day intensive TB campaign was implemented across UP's 75 districts.
Rs 251.40 crore was directly transferred to TB patients in UP.
Gujarat saw a 34% reduction in new TB patient registrations since 2015.
Gujarat has deposited Rs 46.50 crore via DBT for patient nutrition in 2024.
- Who
- Officials from Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat health departments.
- What
- Progress reports on TB initiatives and financial aid distribution in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
- When
- Various dates in 2023-2024
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, India
- Why
- To update on TB eradication efforts and patient support.
- UP TB Testing
- UP has increased TB testing sevenfold.
- UP Patient Financial Aid
- Rs 251.40 crore
- Gujarat Registration Reduction
- 34%
- Gujarat Mortality Decrease
- 37%
- Gujarat DBT for Nutrition
- Rs 46.50 crore
