Category : Public Health


India's TB Fight: 25% of Global Burden, Progress & Gaps

India accounts for 25% of global TB cases but shows progress with 21% incidence decline. New AI app and screening campaigns aim for elimination ahead of global targets, though stigma and drug resistance remain hurdles.

Bhopal Dog Sterilization Lags Despite More Centers

Bhopal Municipal Corporation has doubled sterilization centers, but figures show only a modest increase in procedures, far below the 60,000 annual target needed to control stray dog population and rabies risk.

147 GPs in Mysuru District Declared TB-Free

In a significant public health achievement, 147 Gram Panchayats in Mysuru district have been declared TB-free, marking a milestone in the National TB Elimination Programme and the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

Punjab Launches TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with Mobile Testing Van

Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh launched the state-level TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in Patiala, deploying a mobile CB-NAAT van for on-the-spot testing. The campaign targets 60,000 annual TB cases, focusing on high-risk groups and community participatio

India's Snakebite Crisis: Poverty and Antivenom Shortage

A recent study reveals that nearly half of snakebite victims in India are from families below the poverty line, highlighting a critical public health issue with thousands of deaths each year due to inadequate access to antivenom.

World TB Day 2026: One Patient Can Infect 15 Others

On World Tuberculosis Day 2026, a pulmonologist highlights that a single TB patient can infect up to 15 people. The disease spreads through airborne droplets in poorly ventilated spaces, emphasizing the need for awareness and preventive measures.

Delhi TB Crisis: 40% Infected, Healthcare Strain Revealed

Delhi Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals 40% of the population carries TB germs, highlighting a major public health challenge. The report details healthcare improvements, including ambulance expansions and bed increases, amid declining public health spending

TB Symptoms: Weight Loss and Key Warning Signs

Tuberculosis remains a major health threat in India. Learn about the critical symptoms like persistent weight loss, cough, and fever that signal TB infection and require immediate medical attention.

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