Tuberculosis Elimination Forecast for Moscow Region

The objective: to assess the possibility of tuberculosis elimination in Moscow Region by 2035. Subjects and Methods. For the study, Federal Statistical Surveillance Form No. 8 Information on Active Tuberculosis cases, and Form No. 33 Information on Tuberculosis Patients for 015-2023 were selected, rates were calculated for the average annual population in the region. Changes in tuberculosis incidence in Moscow Region were analyzed. Results. Based on results of the study on possibility to eliminate tuberculosis in Moscow Region by 2035, it has been found that if the current epidemic situation persists, it is only possible to achieve the mortality target. To achieve the target results for other rates, additional measures to prevent tuberculosis among the population are needed.