39 percent of India’s population is not suffering from Tuberculosis.  The programme is conducting a TB prevalence survey which will provide information specific for the country in the year 2018.

The National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Tuberculosis (2017-25) has been formulated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.In addition to the existing strategies under RNTCP, the NSP focusses on:

·         early diagnosis of all the TB patients, prompt treatment with quality assured drugs and treatment regimens

·         suitable patient support systems to promote adherence.

·         engaging with the patients seeking care in the private sector.

·         prevention strategies including active case finding and contact tracing in high risk / vulnerable population and

·         Use of ICT tools for effective monitoring of Patients.

·         Multi-sectoral response for addressing social determinants

 

The number of TB patients notified to the programme  during the last three years in Maharashtra is   given below:

 

TB Cases and Deaths in Maharashtra

Year	No of Cases reported	No of Deaths reported
2016	122172	4329(till October)
2015	130874	6904
2014	135465	7629

 

The Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare), Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.

 

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