IIT Bombay and Monash University research uncovers how TB's dormant state creates a rigid membrane barrier against drugs. The discovery could make existing antibiotics more effective against the persistent disease. Read the full breakthrough.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda chairs a crucial meeting with Bihar MPs to accelerate the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. India sees a 21% decline in TB incidence, with Bihar playing a pivotal role. MPs commit to grassroots action.
Groundbreaking research from Punjabi University surveys 300 TB patients across 6 Punjab districts, uncovering significant gender disparities and family structure impacts on treatment outcomes.
India shows significant progress in TB elimination but faces challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Learn how the nation can strengthen its fight against tuberculosis.
PGIMER's Professor Vishali Gupta becomes first India-trained clinician to win International Uveitis Study Group's Gold Medal, validating her groundbreaking research conducted entirely within India.
Ganjam administration awards 165 panchayats for being TB-free. District aims for complete TB elimination by 2027. Learn about the declining TB cases and the government's strategy.
WHO Global TB Report 2025 shows India achieved 21% reduction in tuberculosis incidence from 2015 to 2024. Read about this major public health milestone.
RK HIV/AIDS Research and Care Center partners with SBI Foundation to provide nutritional support to 100 TB patients in Ranchi, enhancing treatment outcomes.
India receives WHO recognition for significant progress in tuberculosis elimination while Myanmar and Timor-Leste face high TB incidence rates. Read about the global TB landscape.
Healthcare startup Qure.ai is betting on government partnerships to scale its AI diagnostic tools for TB and lung cancer in India, aiming to tap into the vast public health market.
Dharamshala Deputy Commissioner flags off nutritional kits for 200 TB patients under Nikshay Poshan Yojana. Initiative aims to boost recovery and combat malnutrition.
India launches standardized, region-specific protein-rich food baskets for TB patients and families to improve treatment outcomes and combat the world's highest TB burden.
India diagnosed record 26.18 lakh TB cases in 2024 but remains far from 2025 elimination target. Global TB Report shows 21% case reduction since 2015 versus 50% goal. Learn about challenges and innovations.
Pulmonary tuberculosis continues to haunt India with delayed diagnoses and stigma. Real stories reveal the harsh reality of fighting this contagious disease in contemporary healthcare systems.
Global TB Report 2025 reveals India reduced TB cases by 21% and deaths by 28% since 2015, but misses elimination targets. Treatment coverage improves significantly to 92% in 2024.
WHO report reveals India recorded highest tuberculosis cases worldwide in 2024, with drug-resistant TB showing alarming surge. Learn about the critical health challenge.
A new WHO report reveals India logged the highest number of tuberculosis cases globally in 2024. Discover the data and what it means for public health efforts.
India recorded highest TB cases globally in 2024 with 2.95 million notifications. WHO report shows progress but highlights treatment gaps. Learn about India's TB elimination efforts.
India's drug regulator DCGI denies marketing authorization to Serum Institute's tuberculosis vaccine despite ICMR study backing. Learn how this decision impacts TB eradication efforts.
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India initiates anti-dumping investigation on tuberculosis medication imports from China and Thailand following domestic industry complaints about unfair pricing practices affecting local manufacturers.
Karnataka State TB Control Institute dissolved after 15 years of operation. Health department takes direct control of tuberculosis elimination efforts across the state.