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Tamil NaduFriday, 29 May 2026·The Hindu - National

Tamil Nadu’s Kasanoi Erappila Thittam: first state-wide differentiated TB care initiative launched in April 2022

A study found lower tuberculosis death rates in 6 districts after Tamil Nadu’s Kasanoi Erappila Thittam, launched in April 2022.

Key highlights

Direct fact

In April 2022, Tamil Nadu launched Kasanoi Erappila Thittam, India’s first State-wide and State-specific differentiated TB care initiative, and a later study found a decline in tuberculosis death rates in 6 districts.

Key specifics

  • Kasanoi Erappila Thittam was launched in April 2022 in Tamil Nadu.
  • It is described as India’s first State-wide and State-specific differentiated TB care initiative.
  • The study reported a decline in TB death rates in 6 districts.
  • The programme focuses on reducing tuberculosis deaths through differentiated care.
  • The news item is from The Hindu - National, with Tamil Nadu as the state context.

Exam lens

TNPSC current affairs: scheme and health policy, April 2022 launch, India’s first State-wide differentiated TB care model, 6 districts showing reduced TB death rates; possible question on matching the scheme with Tamil Nadu and tuberculosis control.

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