Gujarat’s Milestone in TB Eradication

Current Context: Gujarat has made significant progress in tuberculosis (TB) elimination, achieving 95% of its registration and treatment targets in 2024, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program.

Key Facts:

• Registration and Treatment:
  • Target: 145,000 TB patients.
  • Achieved: 137,929 registered (95%), with 124,581 completing treatment (90.52% success rate).
• Financial Support:
  • Scheme: Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY).
  • Incentive: Rs 1,000/month for each TB patient during treatment.
  • Reach: 131,501 patients supported.
• Nutritional Support:
  • Nikshay Mitras Registered: 10,682.
  • Nutrition Kits Distributed: 349,534 kits to TB patients.
• 100-Day Intensive TB Campaign:
  • Launched in December 2024, covering 16 districts and 4 municipal corporations.
  • Screening:75 lakh people screened.
  • New Cases: 16,758 TB patients identified (as of March 20, 2025).