ArticleIndian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine2026
Reduction in TB Death Rate in Dharmapuri, Karur, and Villupuram Following Tamil Nadu
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- Sustained reduction in program-reported TB death rate in six districts following Tamil NaduGlobal health action · 2026Article
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- Role of triage audit in an ongoing differentiated TB care initiative to reduce deaths in Tamil Nadu, India.Public health action · 2025Article
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Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TN-KET, meaning TB death-free initiative) is India's first statewide differentiated TB care initiative aimed at reducing TB deaths. Since April 2022, adult patients with TB are triaged (for severe illness) at diagnosis, and triage-positive are prioritized for referral, comprehensive clinical assessment, and inpatient care. Using routine aggregate data generated during monitoring and evaluation, we highlight the exceptional performance of three districts where there was a significant reduction in TB death rate following TN-KET: 12.5% to 7.8% in Dharmapuri, 7.1% to 5.3% in Karur, and 6.1% to 5.2% in Villupuram.
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