Paper: GS – I/II, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social Sector –Health, Issue: Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TN-KET).
Context:
The Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TN-KET), or TB death free initiative, in reducing tuberculosis (TB) deaths in Tamil Nadu.
- Launched in 2022, the program employs a rapid triage tool and a differentiated care model to prioritize and treat severely ill TB patients, leading to a significant decrease in TB mortality rates across the state.

Key Takeaways:
Key Factors Contributing to Success of TN-KET TB Care Initiative:

Conclusion:
- The Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TN-KET) stands as a successful model for reducing TB deaths through its innovative use of a rapid triage tool and a differentiated care approach.
- By prioritizing early identification and comprehensive treatment of severely ill patients, the program has significantly lowered TB mortality rates in Tamil Nadu.
- Its success offers valuable lessons and a potential blueprint for other states and countries seeking to combat the global TB epidemic and achieve the goals of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme.
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