Gurgaon tops Haryana in tuberculosis detection as cases rise 23%

timesofindia.indiatimes.com February 4, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC

Gurgaon has become the top city for tuberculosis (TB) detection in Haryana, with cases rising by 23% from 2023 to 2024. Overall, TB cases in the state increased from 79,160 to 86,171, marking an 8.86% rise. Gurgaon, Kurukshetra, and Faridabad reported significant increases in TB cases, attributed to improved healthcare infrastructure and enhanced testing methods. Gurgaon saw cases rise from 7,605 to 9,349, while Kurukshetra and Faridabad reported increases to 2,479 and 9,423, respectively. Health officials have implemented mobile testing units and community outreach to improve case identification. Newer testing methods, like the Interferon-Gamma Release Assay, provide quicker and more accurate results, contributing to the rise in detected cases.


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