Tuberculosis death rates decline in 6 districts after roll-out of Kasanoi Erappila Thittam, finds study
A study published in Global Health Action reveals a significant decline in tuberculosis death rates in six districts of Tamil Nadu following the implementation of the Kasanoi Erappila Thittam program. The program, launched in April 2022, focuses on differentiated TB care and prioritizes patients with severe conditions for comprehensive care. Overall, the initiative has led to a nearly 2.5% reduction in TB deaths across the state.
- ▪The study reported a sustained reduction in TB death rates for over two years across six districts in Tamil Nadu.
- ▪Death rates decreased significantly in districts such as Dharmapuri, Karur, and Villupuram after the rollout of the TN-KET program.
- ▪The program emphasizes early diagnosis and addressing co-morbidities to reduce TB-related deaths.
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Tuberculosis death rates showed a sustained decline in six districts of Tamil Nadu following the rollout of the State’s Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TN-KET), a new study published in Global Health Action has found.The study – Sustained reduction in program-reported TB death rate in six districts following Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam in southern India, which was taken up by the State’s TB Cell and Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Epidemiology, reported sustained reduction in TB death rate for over two years across the six districts of Dharmapuri, Karur, Villupuram, Kanniyakumari, Cuddalore, and Salem following the implementation of TN-KET (TB death-free project).
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