Novosibirsk region bars un-screened children from school over TB immunodiagnosis

Regional health authorities in Novosibirsk have begun enforcing a policy that excludes children from in-person schooling if they lack tuberculosis immunodiagnosis screening. The measure, announced at the start of the school year, is a routine public-health enforcement action, though it may reflect tightening compliance with existing TB screening mandates. The development is notable for its potential impact on school attendance and public-health policy in the region.