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1.23 Million Lives Lost To World's Deadliest Infectious Disease Last Year: WHO
An estimated 10.7 million people worldwide fell ill with TB in 2024: 5.8 million men, 3.7 million women, and 1.2 million children.
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Tuberculosis Cases In India Drop By 21%, Almost Double The Rate Of Decline Globally
In a significant development, TB incidence (new cases emerging each year) in India has been reduced by 21 per cent from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024, according to the government.
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Tuberculosis Cases Drop By 21% In India, Outpaces Global Decline: WHO Report
India has achieved a major milestone in its fight against tuberculosis (TB), recording a 21 per cent decline in TB incidence, from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh in 2024, nearly double the global rate of decline of 12 per cent
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Study By Indian Doctor Couple Inspires Major WHO Change In Tuberculosis Treatment And Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released revised guidelines on tuberculosis (TB) and undernutrition, introducing a novel recommendation rooted in evidence from India's landmark RATIONS trial.
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From Rice Fields, Deadly Disease Melioidosis Creeping Across Madhya Pradesh
A deadly infectious disease that mimics tuberculosis is spreading rapidly across Madhya Pradesh, raising serious public health concerns
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3 Doctors Suspended After Oxygen Supply Fault Causes Deaths In Jalandhar Hospital
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Wednesday announced the suspension of three doctors after three patients died due to a technical fault in the oxygen supply at a civil hospital in Jalandhar.
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Higher Dose of This Antibiotic Can Help In Tuberculosis Recovery: Study
A higher dose of rifampicin -- a bactericidal antibiotic used primarily to treat tuberculosis (TB) -- may be safe, and its use can potentially lead to recurrence-free survival in patients with pulmonary TB, according to a recent study by ICMR.
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This State Is First To Implement Tuberculosis Death Prediction Model
Tamil Nadu has become the first state in the country to implement a model which predicts the probability of deaths among adults with Tuberculosis and has integrated it with the existing state-wide application TB SeWA, which triages them at diagnosis.
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Local Weather Conditions Can Impact Prevalence Of Tuberculosis: Study
Researchers who mapped tuberculosis cases in African countries found that local weather conditions and access to cities can influence prevalence of the bacterial disease.
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Can Natural Remedies Help Cure Tuberculosis?
Experts emphasise that while natural therapies may help boost immunity and reduce symptoms, they should never replace conventional treatment. Here's a closer look at what works, and what doesn't, when it comes to natural healing.
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PM Modi Compliments People Strengthening Fight Against Tuberculosis
Even as India aims to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) -- the world's deadliest infection -- this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday complimented people striving to 'strengthen the fight against TB' in the country.
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World TB Day 2025: 17.7% Drop In TB Cases In India; Here's How To Reduce Your Risk
World TB Day 2025: In this article, we share a list of tips you can follow to reduce your risk of tuberculosis.
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"Stigma Can Kill Even Before TB": Meghalaya Woman's Fight Against Tuberculosis
The 33-year-old from Meghalaya's who lost a lung to the ailment and is coping with its impact, has gone from being a tuberculosis survivor to a TB champion and is helping others to combat not just the disease but also the stigma accompanying it.
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World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025: Theme And Its Significance
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025: The theme for World TB Day 2025 is "Yes! We Can End TB", reinforcing the idea that ending tuberculosis is possible with collective effort.
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Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
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1.23 Million Lives Lost To World's Deadliest Infectious Disease Last Year: WHO
An estimated 10.7 million people worldwide fell ill with TB in 2024: 5.8 million men, 3.7 million women, and 1.2 million children.
-
Tuberculosis Cases In India Drop By 21%, Almost Double The Rate Of Decline Globally
In a significant development, TB incidence (new cases emerging each year) in India has been reduced by 21 per cent from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024, according to the government.
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Tuberculosis Cases Drop By 21% In India, Outpaces Global Decline: WHO Report
India has achieved a major milestone in its fight against tuberculosis (TB), recording a 21 per cent decline in TB incidence, from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh in 2024, nearly double the global rate of decline of 12 per cent
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Study By Indian Doctor Couple Inspires Major WHO Change In Tuberculosis Treatment And Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released revised guidelines on tuberculosis (TB) and undernutrition, introducing a novel recommendation rooted in evidence from India's landmark RATIONS trial.
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From Rice Fields, Deadly Disease Melioidosis Creeping Across Madhya Pradesh
A deadly infectious disease that mimics tuberculosis is spreading rapidly across Madhya Pradesh, raising serious public health concerns
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3 Doctors Suspended After Oxygen Supply Fault Causes Deaths In Jalandhar Hospital
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Wednesday announced the suspension of three doctors after three patients died due to a technical fault in the oxygen supply at a civil hospital in Jalandhar.
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Higher Dose of This Antibiotic Can Help In Tuberculosis Recovery: Study
A higher dose of rifampicin -- a bactericidal antibiotic used primarily to treat tuberculosis (TB) -- may be safe, and its use can potentially lead to recurrence-free survival in patients with pulmonary TB, according to a recent study by ICMR.
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This State Is First To Implement Tuberculosis Death Prediction Model
Tamil Nadu has become the first state in the country to implement a model which predicts the probability of deaths among adults with Tuberculosis and has integrated it with the existing state-wide application TB SeWA, which triages them at diagnosis.
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Local Weather Conditions Can Impact Prevalence Of Tuberculosis: Study
Researchers who mapped tuberculosis cases in African countries found that local weather conditions and access to cities can influence prevalence of the bacterial disease.
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Can Natural Remedies Help Cure Tuberculosis?
Experts emphasise that while natural therapies may help boost immunity and reduce symptoms, they should never replace conventional treatment. Here's a closer look at what works, and what doesn't, when it comes to natural healing.
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PM Modi Compliments People Strengthening Fight Against Tuberculosis
Even as India aims to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) -- the world's deadliest infection -- this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday complimented people striving to 'strengthen the fight against TB' in the country.
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World TB Day 2025: 17.7% Drop In TB Cases In India; Here's How To Reduce Your Risk
World TB Day 2025: In this article, we share a list of tips you can follow to reduce your risk of tuberculosis.
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"Stigma Can Kill Even Before TB": Meghalaya Woman's Fight Against Tuberculosis
The 33-year-old from Meghalaya's who lost a lung to the ailment and is coping with its impact, has gone from being a tuberculosis survivor to a TB champion and is helping others to combat not just the disease but also the stigma accompanying it.
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World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025: Theme And Its Significance
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025: The theme for World TB Day 2025 is "Yes! We Can End TB", reinforcing the idea that ending tuberculosis is possible with collective effort.
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Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
