Tag: TB
After Polio, Rotary Districts pledge support to make India TB-Free
Rotary wants to bring the same energy and commitment to take on another big health challenge and help the Indian government take an aggressive step towards the elimination of TB in our country by 2025.........
Indian scientists develop new approach to combat TB
The study holds promise as it reports the structure and properties of likely drug molecules which are effective in inhibiting the bacteria by targeting a single essential bacterial gene vis-a-vis the multi-gene approach of the present treatment regimen.....
New way found to improve efficacy of TB treatment
The approach has been tested in category II pulmonary TB patients, and found effective in clearing TB bacteria faster................
Vaccination & deworming combine offers better TB Protection, suggest scientists
The scientists at the National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai found that latent TB patients with worm infestation had lower numbers of immune cells called B-cells that secrete antibodies which keep TB under check..........
“TB Cough” campaign shows tobacco use fueling India’s tuberculosis epidemic
India becomes the first country to launch a national mass media campaign establishing the link between smoking and tuberculosis........
Tracking TB becomes simpler with mobile phone
The App 'E-detection’ can then be used to keep track of these cases during different stages of diagnosis such as sputum test and x-ray......
Govt launches new initiatives to combat TB in India
We are committed to achieving zero TB deaths, said the minister, Mr J P Nadda while releasing the 'Annual TB Report – TB India 2017' and the guidance document on nutrition support for tuberculosis patients.......
Health ministry launches TB-Free India campaign featuring Amitabh Bachchan
The campaign theme #IndiavsTB symbolizes India’s fight against TB and “TB Harega, Desh Jeetega” is the tagline of the campaign.....
Candlelight vigil at India Gate marking world tuberculosis day
The signatories, who lit candles at the site, have lent their complete support to achieve India’s goal to eliminate TB by 2025..........
World TB Day: India’s research efforts should focus on drug resistant...
On World Tuberculosis Day, the Indian Society of Clinical Research reflects on what India’s heightened commitment to research in TB will mean for the country.......