Tamil Nadu TB initiative reduces deaths by 38 percent
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Tamil Nadu recorded a 38 percent reduction in tuberculosis deaths under a statewide care initiative operating between July 2024 and December 2025.
- Severely ill tuberculosis patients are identified at the time of diagnosis and prioritized for hospital referral and inpatient care.
- Patients prioritized for specialized care include those experiencing very severe undernutrition or respiratory insufficiency.
- Individuals exhibiting poor physical performance are also targeted for immediate hospital admission under the initiative.
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Tamil Nadu's TB care initiative records at least 38% reduction in deaths
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First to report: ThePrint (); 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
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- Center (2): ThePrint, The Hindu BusinessLine