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.
On the 96th birth anniversary of Kumar Gadharva, a glimpse into the life of one of the most revered Hindustani classical singers who was unafraid of breaking tradition.
Tuberculosis keeps coming up in the context of the novel coronavirus pandemic. India’s tuberculosis burden has taught us a thing or two about infection control.
BCG vaccine could strengthen immunity against diseases other than TB, which could come as a relief to healthcare workers dealing with the coronavirus threat.
With close to 2.8 mn cases every year, India has world's highest TB numbers. PM Narendra Modi said at 74th session of UNGA last year that India will be free of TB by 2025.
These targets are part of Modi gov’s National Strategic Plan (2017-25) to eliminate tuberculosis from India 5 yrs ahead of the target set under UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.
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.
Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.
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.
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