Even as the county is targeting to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, Thrissur district recorded 2,084 patients in 2021. However, this is the lowest number of cases recorded in Kerala compared to other districts, according to the district health officials. March 24 is observed as World TB Day.
There has been a marked decrease in the number of cases over the period. The number of cases recorded in 2015 was 3,206.
According to district medical officer N.K. Kuttappan, the number of patients were brought down by the intervention of the district TB wing. The authorities could also trace people who were reluctant to take treatment.