Kurukshetra, March 27, 2026: The District Health Administration of Kurukshetra, in collaboration with Wadhwani AI and Genpact CSR, showcased the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) control on the occasion of World TB Day. The initiative aims to enhance early detection, improve patient management, and support targeted interventions under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).
The programme integrates three AI-powered tools—Cough Against TB (CATB), Prediction of Adverse TB Outcomes (PATO), and Vulnerability Mapping for Tuberculosis (VMTB)—into routine TB care. These solutions are designed to support frontline health workers in identifying presumptive TB cases, assessing patient risk, and prioritising interventions in high-risk areas.
CATB enables mobile-based screening by analysing cough sounds and symptoms, facilitating early diagnosis in community settings. VMTB uses geospatial analytics to identify vulnerable areas for targeted outreach, while PATO helps predict patients at risk of adverse outcomes, enabling timely medical interventions.
The district has emerged as one of the first in the country to deploy all three AI solutions across the TB care continuum, improving early detection, treatment adherence, and programme monitoring.
Dr. Sandeep Aggarwal, District TB Officer, Kurukshetra, said, “We were among the first states to adopt AI-powered tools to strengthen our TB elimination efforts. Kurukshetra was the first district where all three solutions- Cough Against TB (CATB), Vulnerability Mapping for TB (VMTB), and Prediction of Adverse TB Outcomes (PATO)- were deployed across the TB care cascade. These tools have significantly enabled early diagnosis and timely treatment initiation, while also helping identify asymptomatic patients who may otherwise have been missed. We are thankful to Wadhwani AI for their continued technical support and for training our healthcare workforce to effectively use these solutions in the field.”
Dr. Neeraj Agrawal, Chief Program Officer, Wadhwani AI, said, “We are thankful to the District Administration of Kurukshetra for the opportunity to support the adoption and implementation of AI-driven solutions within the district’s TB program. The leadership demonstrated by the district in leveraging technology to strengthen public health delivery is commendable. These solutions are designed to support the continuum of TB care, from early screening and identification to risk stratification and targeted interventions. As this work progresses, we look forward to expanding these efforts and supporting additional innovations that can further strengthen health systems and improve outcomes at scale.”
Rachna Chugh, VP & CSR Leader, Genpact CSR, said, “Through our Breathe Free initiative, we are proud to support Kurukshetra’s National Tuberculosis Elimination agenda by bringing innovation to the frontlines of public health. In partnership with Wadhwani AI, we have enabled early, AI-driven screening through the CATB tool and strengthened the capabilities of government healthcare workers on the ground. This approach is helping shift TB detection from delayed and passive processes to proactive, targeted intervention, ensuring that high-risk individuals are identified earlier, healthcare resources are optimized, and underserved communities receive timely care. As we look ahead, we remain committed to scaling this impact and strengthening TB detection efforts across more geographies.”
The initiative demonstrates how AI-driven tools, combined with local governance and frontline healthcare efforts, can create scalable models for improving public health outcomes and accelerating progress towards TB elimination in India.
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