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WHO Urges Faster Tuberculosis Elimination, Recommends New Diagnostic Tools
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The World Health Organization has called on countries to accelerate tuberculosis elimination efforts, unveiling new diagnostic tools like rapid molecular tests and tongue swabs to improve early detection and close global testing gaps.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
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www.ndtv.com
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Persistent Cough Isn't Always A Cold: Early Tuberculosis Signs People Ignore
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
While TB is preventable and curable, most people die of the condition due to delayed diagnosis, lack of access to quality treatment, and drug resistance. If TB is diagnosed early, it can be cured completely.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Hits 94% Of NITI Aayog's Treatment Targets For Tuberculosis
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
Gujarat is rapidly closing in on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Tuberculosis-Free India, achieving an impressive 94 per cent of the ambitious TB registration and treatment targets set by NITI Aayog.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Udaya S
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
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www.ndtv.com
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Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Abhijeet Dash
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
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www.ndtv.com
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Lymph Node, Bone And Brain TB: The Lesser-Known Faces Of Tuberculosis
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Among extrapulmonary cases, lymph node tuberculosis is the most frequently reported. It typically presents as painless swelling in the neck or other areas, which may persist for months.
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www.ndtv.com
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6-Month Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment More Effective, Cheaper Than Existing Regimens: ICMR Study
- Thursday February 12, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The ICMR analysis found that the BPaL regimen is "both more effective and cost-saving" compared to the current standard of care.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tuberculosis Cases In India Drop By 21%, Almost Double The Rate Of Decline Globally
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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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www.ndtv.com
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Tuberculosis Cases Drop By 21% In India, Outpaces Global Decline: WHO Report
- Wednesday November 12, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
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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www.ndtv.com
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WHO Urges Faster Tuberculosis Elimination, Recommends New Diagnostic Tools
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
The World Health Organization has called on countries to accelerate tuberculosis elimination efforts, unveiling new diagnostic tools like rapid molecular tests and tongue swabs to improve early detection and close global testing gaps.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Ayurveda And AI Integration, Large-Scale Screening: Next Phase Of 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign Launched
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched the next phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign, targeting high-risk populations with intensified screening, early detection, and improved treatment access to accelerate India's TB elimination goals.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Persistent Cough Isn't Always A Cold: Early Tuberculosis Signs People Ignore
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
While TB is preventable and curable, most people die of the condition due to delayed diagnosis, lack of access to quality treatment, and drug resistance. If TB is diagnosed early, it can be cured completely.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat Hits 94% Of NITI Aayog's Treatment Targets For Tuberculosis
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
Gujarat is rapidly closing in on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Tuberculosis-Free India, achieving an impressive 94 per cent of the ambitious TB registration and treatment targets set by NITI Aayog.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Udaya S
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Latent Tuberculosis: The Silent Infection Millions May Not Know They Have
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Abhijeet Dash
A person develops latent TB when he or she contracts Mycobacterium tuberculosis yet his or her immune system manages to control the infection.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Lymph Node, Bone And Brain TB: The Lesser-Known Faces Of Tuberculosis
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Among extrapulmonary cases, lymph node tuberculosis is the most frequently reported. It typically presents as painless swelling in the neck or other areas, which may persist for months.
-
www.ndtv.com
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6-Month Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment More Effective, Cheaper Than Existing Regimens: ICMR Study
- Thursday February 12, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The ICMR analysis found that the BPaL regimen is "both more effective and cost-saving" compared to the current standard of care.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Tuberculosis Cases In India Drop By 21%, Almost Double The Rate Of Decline Globally
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Tuberculosis Cases Drop By 21% In India, Outpaces Global Decline: WHO Report
- Wednesday November 12, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
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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www.ndtv.com