US EditionFocus - World Tuberculosis Day: India's endless war against TB
- India is making significant progress in fighting tuberculosis , according to the Prime Minister's Office and Union Health Minister JP Nadda.
- The 100-day campaign targeted 455 districts and screened 12.97 crore people, leading to the notification of 7.19 lakh TB patients, including 2.85 lakh asymptomatic cases, as reported by Nadda.
- Over 30,000 individuals from various sectors participated in the campaign, which emphasized the need for a nutritious diet to aid recovery and promoted TB awareness activities during festivals.
- Nadda highlighted the importance of ongoing efforts to provide equal access to diagnostics and treatment for all citizens, stating that the campaign is just the beginning.
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Deficiency of this vitamin increases risk of Tuberculosis, know which foods to include in diet
Tuberculosis Mycobacterium tuberculosis, commonly known as TB. TB is a dangerous bacterial infection in the body that can have many causes. When TB occurs, the bacteria rapidly attack the lungs, but the kidneys, spine, and brain of the TB patient are also affected. TB spreads through small droplets present in the air released by coughing and sneezing. This disease can prove to be dangerous for people who lack nutrition in their bodies. Therefore…
Focus - World Tuberculosis Day: India's endless war against TB
In 2018, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) in the country by 2025, aiming to set an example globally. Since December 2024, India's health minister has led a "100-day campaign" to eliminate TB, but recent WHO data shows India is far from its goal. It recorded 2.5 to 3 million new cases and over 400,000 deaths in 2023 alone, accounting for a third of global TB cases and deaths. The country faces two major …
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