Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Nadda Meets Tamil Nadu MPs to Accelerate TB Elimination
Union Health Minister J P Nadda had a meeting with MPs from Tamil Nadu to talk about how to stop tuberculosis (TB) in the state.
TB is a serious disease, but India has made a lot of progress in fighting it.
The minister said that TB cases have gone down by 21% and deaths from TB have reduced by 25%.
He also mentioned that India is using new technology like AI-enabled X-ray machines and better treatment methods.
The minister praised Tamil Nadu for its efforts but said there are still challenges in certain areas.
He asked the MPs to help with screening, awareness, and supporting TB patients.
The government is also giving money to TB patients to help them with their nutrition.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda met with MPs from Tamil Nadu to discuss TB elimination efforts as part of the 'Parliamentarians Championing a TB-Mukt Bharat' initiative.
India has seen a 21% decline in TB incidence and a 25% reduction in TB mortality, with treatment coverage exceeding 92%.
The meeting highlighted the use of AI-enabled handheld X-ray devices and expanded NAAT networks for early detection and treatment of TB.
Tamil Nadu's efforts in TB control were acknowledged, but challenges remain in urban slums, tribal areas, and among migrant and unorganised industrial workers.
Nadda urged MPs to focus on proactive screening, community awareness, and support for TB patients, emphasizing the importance of early detection and breaking transmission chains.
- Who
- Union Health Minister J P Nadda, MPs from Tamil Nadu, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel
- What
- Meeting to accelerate TB elimination efforts in Tamil Nadu
- When
- December 16, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, at the extended Parliament House Annexe (EPHA)
- Why
- To strengthen Tamil Nadu's contribution to India's TB elimination efforts and discuss strategies for early detection, treatment, and community involvement
- Date
- December 16, 2024
- Location
- New Delhi
- TB Incidence Decline
- 21% from 2015 to 2024
- TB Mortality Reduction
- 25%
- Treatment Coverage
- 92%
- Nikshay Poshan Yojana Support
- Rs 1,000 per month
- Beneficiaries of Nikshay Poshan Yojana
- Over 1.3 crore since 2018
- NAAT Network
- Over 9,300 machines nationwide