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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
india news
Updated on Jun 24, 2026 04:27 pm IST

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)
opinion
Published on May 26, 2026 08:44 pm IST

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
us news
Published on May 20, 2026 05:27 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Published on May 07, 2026 04:38 am IST

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

Early detection strongest weapon against TB: Delhi minister opens diagnostic centre
delhi news
Published on Apr 30, 2026 07:32 pm IST

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)
noida news
Published on Mar 25, 2026 05:08 am IST

Respiratory physician shares differences between common cold and TB

Find out if it is regular cough or something serious!
health
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 03:32 pm IST

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.
health
Published on Mar 24, 2026 01:24 pm IST

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)
opinion
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 09:29 pm IST

India’s TB burden is also an AMR warning signal

Microscopic view of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. (Pete - stock.adobe.com)
public health
Published on Mar 21, 2026 02:11 pm IST

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
india news
Updated on Mar 13, 2026 01:23 am IST

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)
patna news
Published on Feb 25, 2026 03:06 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 01, 2026 04:26 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jan 31, 2026 10:39 pm IST

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.
gurugram news
Published on Jan 30, 2026 05:14 am IST

Nadda reviews healthcare delivery mechanisms in Rajasthan, Maharashtra

Nadda reviews healthcare delivery mechanisms in Rajasthan, Maharashtra
india news
Published on Jan 02, 2026 10:11 pm IST

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).
delhi news
Published on Dec 31, 2025 03:24 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Dec 04, 2025 06:26 am IST

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

WHO lauds India for making 'encouraging gains' to end TB
india news
Published on Nov 19, 2025 12:16 am IST

MSF ordered to leave Libya by November 9

MSF ordered to leave Libya by November 9
us news
Published on Oct 29, 2025 06:17 pm IST

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.
health
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 06:08 pm IST

Action on national suicide prevention policy is need of the hour

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mumbai news
Published on Oct 03, 2025 08:31 am IST

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

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
us
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 18, 2025 10:34 am IST

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).
mumbai news
Published on Jul 08, 2025 08:52 am IST

Harnessing India’s medical colleges in the fight against TB

PREMIUM
TB (AFP)
public health
Published on Jun 25, 2025 09:19 am IST

Himachal governor reviews progress of TB elimination campaign

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 19, 2025 06:58 am IST

Human cost of poor-quality testing in India

PREMIUM
TB (AFP)
public health
Published on Jun 08, 2025 10:18 pm IST

In fight against TB, poor nutrition a silent killer

A patient suffering from Tuberculosis takes his medicines. (HT Archives)
mumbai news
Published on May 14, 2025 07:44 am IST

Doctor says these 4 TB prevention rules should be known by everyone in 2025

Doctor reveals 4 game-changing ways to shield yourself from TB.
health
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 05:15 pm IST
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