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
Battle against TB
Latest WHO report highlights the advances made by countries in controlling the spread of tuberculosis and recommends ways to achieve eradication
ICMR launches third phase trial for adult anti-TB vaccine
The current vaccine for TB, the BCG, is only given to neonates
Climate change increases spread of anti-microbial resistant bacteria in Europe: Study
A research conducted in 30 European countries finds that climatic factors significantly contribute to the prediction of the resistance in …
Faster diagnostic tests developed for tuberculosis
Scientists bring out a highly sensitive and rapid test for detection of tuberculosis infection in lungs and surrounding membranes
India leads the world in TB burden
Most of the world’s under-reported TB cases as well as multi-drug resistant cases are in India, as per the latest report on TB by the WHO
Scientists help pave the way for a vaccine against TB
Besides its application in finding a breakthrough against TB, the new work is expected to be of importance in terms of the further development of …
India, Indonesia and the Philippines account for over 60% drop in tuberculosis reporting in 2020 and 2021
WHO report finds TB still world’s second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent
India not allocating enough funds to eradicate TB
India cannot eradicate tuberculosis by 2035, going by the current scenario
Renew efforts to rid planet of TB, UN chief urges governments
It is possible to end the epidemic by 2035, said Ban Ki-moon on World Tuberculosis Day
Faulty middle-income country classification hurting donor-dependent health systems across Africa
Mismanagement due to change in income status is reversing gains made in fight against killer diseases like HIV / AIDS, tuberculosis & malaria
10.4 million new TB cases reported in 2015; global actions falling short: WHO
Report shows that countries need to move much faster to prevent, detect and treat the disease if they are to meet global targets
108th Indian Science Congress: Research needed to ensure carbon capture tech is efficient, experts say
Directly Observed Short Course Therapy, vaccination can make India TB-free
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.
World Tuberculosis Day: At 316 per lakh, India’s TB prevalence higher than WHO estimations
Gujarat has the lowest burden of all forms of TB, while Kerala is the lowest in pulmonary TB, according to the National TB Prevalence Survey 2019-2021
World not on track to achieve TB targets for 2020: WHO
Between 2015 and 2018, only 6.3 per cent TB cases showed a cumulative decline, against the 20 per cent target by END TB strategy: Global …
Homeless and sick
Study shows high incidence of TB among Delhi's shelterless
Bedaquiline to be used in TB treatment, but with caution
Final phase trials of drug pending; World Health Organization issues guidelines on interim use
Government bans blood test for TB
Move comes a year after WHO said the test leads to misdiagnosis
Government for raising awareness on tobacco’s role in TB
A section on tobacco consumption added to the national programme for TB control
India reports sharp decline in tuberculosis registration after COVID-19 lockdown
Extra 0.2-0.4 million global TB deaths could push world eight years back, says WHO report
