Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament today (23) that the high population density in the city of Colombo has been a primary factor contributing to the spread of tuberculosis (Tuberculosis) over the years.

Answering a question raised by Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahuman, the Health Minister stated that 871 tuberculosis patients were reported from the Colombo city area in 2019, which decreased to 736 in 2020.

However, that number rose back to 796 in the year 2021.

Pointing out that the reported number of patients subsequently increased to 1,093 in 2022 and 1,130 in 2023, the Minister stated that it dropped to 1,064 in 2024 and 968 in 2025.

The Minister further emphasized that the failure of some...