Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena has introduced a proposal to implement mandatory tuberculosis (TB) screening for every patient admitted to hospitals across the capital. This policy shift is intended to bolster the city's performance under the 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' (Tuberculosis-Free India Campaign), a national initiative aimed at eliminating the disease.

According to reports, the proposal is driven by the urgency of meeting specific health targets set by the central government, with a critical deadline of September 30 approaching. While the proposal is framed as a public health necessity to identify and treat undiagnosed cases, it represents a significant administrative change for Delhi's healthcare facilities.

There is currently no public information regarding how the city plans to manage the logistics of universal screening, nor have there been statements from the Delhi government or local health officials regarding the feasibility or potential implementation challenges of the mandate. The proposal highlights the ongoing pressure on regional administrations to align with national health benchmarks. As of now, the initiative remains a proposal from the Lieutenant Governor’s office, and the specific protocols for patient testing, data tracking, and follow-up care for those who test positive have not been detailed in the initial announcement.