From ‘incompatible with life’ to reclaiming life, outlook on TB is changing
Tuberculosis treatment is moving from germ theory to patients and their world
Impact of tuberculosis on mental health largely ignored
Building a strong emotional and psychological support system for TB patients is crucial for increasing chances of their survival
TB battle took a backseat during COVID-19 pandemic; Cases, drug resistance go up, finds WHO
Global spending on essential tuberculosis services decreased from $6 billion in 2019 to $5.4 billion in 2021.
COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB elimination, India worst-hit: WHO
Detection of cases, diagnostics, treatment go for complete toss; deaths increase for first time
Run-up to World TB Day: Shorter, cheaper treatment regimen can help eradicate tuberculosis
India accounts for more than 28% of the global burden of TB and more than 26% of total multi-drug resistant TB cases
WHO includes an Indian diagnostic test in its global TB programme
The TrueNet assay, a new molecular test to diagnose TB, also checks for resistance to the rifampicin drug in about 90 minutes
Totally drug resistant TB: government in denial mode
Health ministry deputes team to Mumbai; says neither WHO nor tuberculosis control programme recognise TDR-TB