Mumbai, renowned as the country’s financial capital, also has the dubious distinction of being the major contributor to overall tuberculosis (TB) cases. Though these cases are reported from all 24 administrative wards across the city, areas such as Ghatkopar, Dadar, Malad and Govandi are hotspots.

The government of India has set the goal of eradicating TB by 2025. and the BMC health department is continuously emphasising screening. But according to RTI information, even in the wake of several interventions, more and more cases are being reported from Ghatkopar (N ward), Malad (P North), Dadar (G North) and Govandi (M East) every year.