The speed of tuberculosis diagnosis increased! Search campaign from 2021, increase in number of patients but decrease in positivity rate
Under the ‘TB Free India’ campaign, the state of Maharashtra has taken a significant step towards eradication of Tuberculosis (TB). Looking at the statistics of the last five years, the screening rate of suspected tuberculosis patients has increased by five times in the state, but the positivity rate has decreased significantly. The state health department has given a big boost to the TB detection campaign from 2021. Where only 9 lakh 54 thousand suspects were screened in 2021, it has crossed 45 lakh 71 thousand by 2025. The main objective of the campaign appears to be to get as many suspects tested and treated.(Photo courtesy – istock)
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There was a big drop in the positivity rate
In 2021, 20.98 percent of the suspects screened were found to be suffering from tuberculosis. However, in 2025, the same ratio has come to just 4.75 percent. Although the total number of patients seems to be stable at around 2 lakh, the public health department said that due to extensive screening, it is now easier to detect patients in the very early stages.
Earlier TB patients lived undiagnosed, which was dangerous for the society. With more than 45 lakh people now being immunized, ‘hidden’ patients are coming to the fore. Screenings have increased by 1 million and the state is now moving towards the final stage of TB eradication, the figures show.
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In the last 5 years, survey and screening to detect suspected TB patients have been increased, although the number of unvaccinated patients seems to have increased, the decrease in the percentage of cases compared to screening is a positive sign. Information that public participation is increasing through public awareness -Dr. Kailas Baviskar, Deputy Director, Department of Public Health, said.
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