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Treat all Hepatitis B cases immediately to save lives

If the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is suppressed, the risk of transmission to the family and close contacts is negligible.

Published 21 days ago

ICMR’s drone services cut TB diagnosis time from 15 to 5 days in rural areas

India News

Published 32 days ago

ICMR’s drone initiative cuts TB diagnosis turnaround time by 10 days in remote areas

An ICMR study found drone transport of TB sputum samples improved access to diagnosis and reduced patient expenses in remote Telangana.

Published 32 days ago

Over 6,100 TB cases in Maharashtra in 35 days; villages flagged as high risk

TB prevalence was unusually high in Vidarbha's cotton-growing belt or tribal-dominated regions compared to other parts of Maharashtra

Updated 54 days ago

Running the last kilometre on eradicating tuberculosis

Current incentives reward detection and notification, but not treatment success. funding — for public systems and private providers — Must be linked to outcomes. (HT Archive)

Published 83 days ago

Two Indian-origin public health scientists receive South Africa's highest civilian honour

Two Indian-origin public health scientists receive South Africa's highest civilian honour

Published 89 days ago

Delhi notifies 12,078 TB cases in detection drive

Of the total notified cases, 1,323 (11%) are paediatric patients, and the rest 10,755 (89%) are adults. (Representative photo/Getty Images)

Published 103 days ago

Early detection strongest weapon against TB: Delhi minister opens diagnostic centre

Early detection strongest weapon against TB: Delhi minister opens diagnostic centre

Published 109 days ago

World Tuberculosis Day: TB-free India achievable with collective effort, says Union health minister

On the occasion, the minister also flagged off the “TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan - 100-day campaign” and launched the TB Mukt Bharat App along with the TB Mukt Urban Ward Initiative aimed at strengthening early detection. (HT Photo)

Published 146 days ago

Respiratory physician shares differences between common cold and TB

Find out if it is regular cough or something serious!

Updated 146 days ago

A pulmonologist reveals the biggest tuberculosis myths you should stop believing

Observed on March 24, World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated every year to build public awareness.

Published 146 days ago

Five priorities for India to eliminate TB

It remains concerning that more than 3,00,000 people continue to die from TB each year, despite the disease being curable. (HT Archive)

Updated 147 days ago

India’s TB burden is also an AMR warning signal

Microscopic view of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. (Pete - stock.adobe.com)

Published 149 days ago

Jaipur man kills wife, daughter; stays with bodies overnight till arrest: Police

Police arrested a Jaipur man who allegedly killed his wife and young daughter, sitting with their bodies overnight on the terrace

Updated 158 days ago

Only 37% TB patients in Bihar receiving ₹1,000 monthly aid under Nikshay Poshan Yojana

A TB patient in a hospital in Bihar (Getty Images)

Published 174 days ago

Man carries wife’s body to home on cart; alleges Faridabad hospital refuses aid

Anuradha Devi, 35, died on Wednesday at the civil hospital after a months-long battle with tuberculosis. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 198 days ago

Family carries woman’s body for 12 km in a pushcart; claims hospital denied aid

Anuradha Devi (35) died on Wednesday at the civil hospital after a months-long battle with tuberculosis.

Updated 198 days ago

Faridabad: Man ‘forced’ to carry wife’s body on cart from hospital, probe on

The alleged incident has prompted an investigation into the hospital’s bereavement support protocols, officials said on Thursday.

Published 200 days ago

Nadda reviews healthcare delivery mechanisms in Rajasthan, Maharashtra

Nadda reviews healthcare delivery mechanisms in Rajasthan, Maharashtra

Published 227 days ago

Delhi: Police file rape case after dying confession from 16-year-old girl

The minor girl died in northeast Delhi’s Mustafabad on December 12 after prolonged illness caused by acute tuberculosis (TB).

Published 230 days ago

Dormant TB bacteria toughen outer shell to block antibiotics: study

Microscopic view of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Close-up of TB germs. Rod-shaped bacteria with, rough surface. Infectious agent causing tuberculosis. Bacterial infection. Medical illustration (Pete - stock.adobe.com)

Published 257 days ago

WHO lauds India for making 'encouraging gains' to end TB

WHO lauds India for making 'encouraging gains' to end TB

Published 272 days ago

MSF ordered to leave Libya by November 9

MSF ordered to leave Libya by November 9

Published 292 days ago

World Spine Day 2025: 4 conditions that could lead to spinal TB if untreated

Certain conditions could lead to spinal TB if left untreated, warns a neurosurgeon.

Updated 306 days ago

Action on national suicide prevention policy is need of the hour

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Published 319 days ago

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 343 days ago

New drive launched to register TB patients on Nikshay portal

This new initiative seeks to bring such patients into the formal care system, ensuring they receive timely treatment and support. (HT File)

Published 396 days ago

New drug candidate targeting bacterial metabolism could cut TB treatment time

Anil Koul, professor of translational discovery at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

Published 406 days ago

Harnessing India’s medical colleges in the fight against TB

TB (AFP)

Published 419 days ago

Himachal governor reviews progress of TB elimination campaign

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla (File)

Published 425 days ago

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