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Topic: Tuberculosis

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.

More TB cases being reported but yet to reach pre-pandemic levels: Health ministry report

PM Modi released ‘India TB Report 2023’ in Varanasi along with an initiative which enlists village councils to help combat the disease. TB, he said, will be eradicated in India by 2025.

Advanced AI can now end global TB crisis

Companies are developing AI solutions to detect TB. One of them is Qure.ai, which has obtained FDA/CE clearances to highlight abnormalities in chest X-rays.

4 patented HIV, hepatitis & TB drugs now on govt price control list. Controversial ranitidine cut

The latest National List of Essential Medicines released Tuesday includes 384 drugs — 34 medicines have been added to the list, 26 dropped.

ICMR institute finds human-to-animal TB bacteria transmission in India, plans screening of pets

National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis has sought funding from US National Institutes of Health to screen household animals for TB.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.