Study published in Indian Journal of Tuberculosis says there has been 59% under-detection of TB cases between March & May, compared to corresponding period last year.
India accounts for over one-fourth of TB cases around the world, and experts fear there could be a surge in numbers once the Covid-19 lockdown is lifted.
In a letter, health ministry secretary Preeti Sudan says production of TB drugs has been affected due to limited manpower, availability of raw materials and transport facilities.
Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, said if the BCG vaccine proves its efficacy against Covid-19, it will provide a far safer alternative as it lacks side effects.
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This is plain panic mongering. THEPRINT is lowering its standards by allowing such articles. The logic is simple : ANY AND EVERY ailment for which a PROVEN cure is available is not worth talking about in the same breath as the COVID 19. Why is the author even talking of TB etc for which we had, not thousands, but millions of cases on a regular basis? Because, not thousands but millions of TB patients have been getting cured on a regular basis!
Is there any offsetting benefit from reduction in air pollution?
This is plain panic mongering. THEPRINT is lowering its standards by allowing such articles. The logic is simple : ANY AND EVERY ailment for which a PROVEN cure is available is not worth talking about in the same breath as the COVID 19. Why is the author even talking of TB etc for which we had, not thousands, but millions of cases on a regular basis? Because, not thousands but millions of TB patients have been getting cured on a regular basis!