India, Feb. 1 -- The Pune region has reported the highest concentration of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) cases in Maharashtra, making it one of the worst-affected areas in the state, according to data released by the public health department. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) alone reported 3,795 EPTB cases, the highest count reported by any municipal corporation in the state, followed by Thane (3,212) and Pune Rural (2,300) with Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) count at 1,391 cases. Pune district accounted for 6,486 EPTB cases, the highest for any district in the state in 2025.

According to officials, in 2023, EPTB accounted for 36% of the state's total TB cases, rising to 38.2% in 2024 and nearly 40% in 2025. Whil...