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Nearly 4k new TB cases identified in U.P.
A 21-day campaign in Uttar Pradesh identified 3,959 new TB cases. The screening targeted areas with previous TB or Covid-19 cases. Treatment has begun and patients will receive monthly support for a nutritional diet.
A 21-day campaign has identified 3,959 new TB cases in Uttar Pradesh.
A total 87,686 sputum samples were tested between May 15 and June 6, a press statement from the health department issued on Tuesday, read.
The screening drive focused on areas from where TB or Covid-19 cases were reported in the last two years.
“Prison, old-age homes, brick kilns, factories, were included in the microplan,” said Dr Shailendra Bhatnagar, state TB officer.
Treatment of the new cases has begun and soon they will start getting ₹500 monthly support for a nutritional diet.
“Unidentified TB patients pose a risk in two ways. First, their treatment is delayed, hence their condition worsens. Secondly, they can spread infection to others,” said Dr Abhishek Shukla, secretary-general Association of International Doctors.
At present, U.P. has 3,01,789 TB patients under treatment according to January 2023 data of the central TB division.
