Kalaburagi District Declares 79 Gram Panchayats TB-Free
Why this is here: The district successfully tested over 87,000 suspected cases, exceeding its screening targets and indicating proactive efforts towards TB elimination.
Kalaburagi district in Karnataka has declared 79 gram panchayats tuberculosis (TB)-free. Deputy Commissioner B.
Fouzia Taranum announced the progress during a World Tuberculosis Day event on Tuesday. Fifteen gram panchayats achieved TB-free status in 2023, 21 in 2024, and 43 during 2025–26.
The district offers free TB testing and treatment at all government hospitals and primary health centers. Officials report a treatment success rate exceeding 90% and annual testing of 80,000 to 90,000 individuals. Zilla Panchayat officials noted an increase in TB-free gram panchayats from 36 last year to 43 this year.
District TB Officer Chandrakant Naraboli stated Kalaburagi improved its state ranking in TB detection and treatment, moving from 31st in 2022 to 14th-15th place. The district screened over 87,000 suspected cases, surpassing targets.