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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicTuberculosis

Topic: Tuberculosis

New antibiotic stokes hope for world’s deadliest, but curable disease – TB

In high-burden countries like India, for every person diagnosed and treated, about two go undiagnosed.

Bringing dramatic drop in TB deaths, how TN set an example for rest of India with one-of-a-kind model

Differentiated TB care involves tailoring services to individual needs of patients. Researchers pitch it as a model that can be replicated across the country.

Made-in-India open-system RT-PCR kit promises to make TB screening faster & cheaper. Here’s how

The Quantiplus MTB FAST Detection Kit, developed by Huwel Lifesciences, has been approved by Indian Council of Medical Research & Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.

2024 was hottest year ever on record, first to cross 1.5°C global warming threshold

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Rising HIV cases, treatment over prevention, new hotspots — all’s not well with India’s AIDS programme

In Part 2 of series, ThePrint takes a look at India's National AIDS Control Programme in backdrop of rising number of HIV infections, high AIDS-related deaths in last few years.

Admitting to slip-ups, Modi govt looks to revise 2025 target for tuberculosis elimination by 2-3 yrs

India reports the highest number of TB deaths globally every year. As per WHO report in 2023, it accounted for 28 lakh cases, which is 27% of global burden.

Whole genome sequencing could be key to detecting drug-resistant TB, shows study

India faces challenges because of low investment in public health programs, high endemicity in difficult-to-reach locations, and persisting diagnostic gaps.

At 27% of global TB cases, India continues to carry highest burden, shows latest WHO report

The report, released Tuesday, says incidence of disease in India was 199/lakh population in 2022. It also said globally, pandemic & ongoing conflicts caused disruptions to diagnosis. 

Better nutrition in TB patients’ families can cut down new infections by over 40%, says Lancet study

New Delhi: A first-of-its-kind trial supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that improving the nutrition of the family members...

India challenges WHO global modelling estimates for TB, is first to develop own model

Data from 1st prevalence survey was used for model. India’s TB incidence rate is now 196 per 1 lakh people instead of WHO estimate of 210. The country has highest TB burden in the world.

On Camera

How neo-casteists set up a symphony orchestra to make UGC equity guidelines fail

In the Indian education system, neo-casteism encompasses many forms of caste-based profiling, manipulation of nomenclature, political rigmaroles, and fearmongering.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.