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Centre orders screening camps to curb prevalence of TB in Indian prisons

Amid ongoing efforts by healthcare experts to reassure the public about reports of Human Metapneumovirus and respiratory illnesses, the Union government has directed States to conduct screening camps in prisons to detect and control the prevalence of tuberculosis. In an advisory issued to Home Secretaries and Heads of Prisons, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the closed and overcrowded …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Govt to extend GMP compliance deadline by one year for small drug firms

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Centre plans to extend the deadline for complying with good manufacturing practice, at par with the World Health Organization standards, for small pharmaceutical companies with a revenue of ₹250 crore or less less by one year till 31 December 2025. This comes in the backdrop of several respresentations sumbitted to the government by various associations requesting extension …

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1 week, 4 days ago

36% of TB patients in four T.N. districts are migrants: Data

The Hindu

A recent report by the Resource Group for Education and Advocacy for Community Health highlights efforts to address tuberculosis among migrants in Tamil Nadu. In collaboration with the National TB Elimination Programme and with support from the STOP TB Partnership, REACH implemented a pilot intervention in four Tamil Nadu districts — Chennai, Coimbatore, Kancheepuram, and Vellore — from July 2023 …

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Christmas: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory over expected rush at malls | Check road closures

Hindustan Times

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory in view of the anticipated surge in footfall at some places, including churches and malls, for Christmas on Wednesday, December 25. Delhi Traffic advisory for Christmas Delhi Traffic Police, in a post on X on Tuesday, said special arrangements will be effective around the popular malls in Delhi's Saket, including Select Citywalk, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Didn’t find signs of struggle in room, says CFSL report in RG Kar hospital case

Hindustan Times

KOLKATA: A report of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory that its team did not find any “signs” of “struggle” in the seminar room of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata where a woman doctor was murdered on August 9 triggered fresh protests by medical students Dec 18: Junior doctors and members of Abhaya Mancha stage a protest over …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Eating disorders? Follow THESE Ayurvedic remedies by Swami Ramdev to treat the issue

India TV News

According to a new study, bad company can spoil your eating habits. Due to eating disorders, more than 33 lakh people lose their lives every year. People with eating disorders tend to eat fast food a lot. Impaired digestion due to an eating disorder Stomach pain Constipation Cold Diarrhea Colitis Acidity Gas and Vomiting The impact of eating disorders Eating …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

What are the causes of Tuberculosis? Know the importance of early diagnosis for timely intervention

India TV News

Tuberculosis, is a bacterial infection that takes a toll on the lungs. The symptoms of TB are cough, constant cough with mucus or blood, fatigue, weight loss, fever, breathing problems, fever and chills. AFB smear, Gene Xpert test, TB DNA PCR, TB culture, and drug sensitivity are the other critical tests for TB diagnosis and initiate timely management. Early diagnosis …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Lok Sabha defeats Rajya Sabha in Tuberculosis-awareness friendly cricket match

India Today

It was a fun day out for Parliamentarians on Sunday as they were seen taking on each other again, but not inside the House this time, but on a cricket field in a friendly match played between them at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to raise awareness against tuberculosis. A group of select MPs from both the Houses of …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Behind India’s success in curbing tuberculosis

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call to eliminate tuberculosis from India laid the foundation for a new model of TB care and management. India has a unique universal nutritional support scheme — the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana for TB patients. The monthly support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was doubled to ₹1,000 per month from November 1, 2024, to reinforce India’s commitment …

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4 weeks ago

Eye hospital collaborates with private firm to develop augmented reality-powered device for those with low vision

The Hindu

Those with low vision issues arising out of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and TB meningitis, among other conditions, find it challenging to navigate unfamiliar spaces, avoid obstacles, recognise faces or interact in public gatherings. Addressing persspersons here on Friday, Dr. Shetty said normal visual acuity is defined as 6/6, which means an individual can see clearly at a …

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1 month ago

In the ‘END TB’ strategy, the other grave forms of tuberculosis are out of focus

The Hindu

In January 2021, SA, the middle of three siblings, a bright adolescent in the slums of Howrah, aspired to clear her class 12 exams soon, and start earning for the family. However manifestations of TB are protean, and the seriousness and prevalence of some forms of TB, which are loosely conflated into one term, EPTB or Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis, cannot …

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1 month ago

Chandigarh admn launches 100-day campaign to end tuberculosis

Hindustan Times

In a significant step towards making the city tuberculosis -free, UT adviser Rajeev Verma launched a 100-day intensified TB case-finding campaign under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme. UT adviser Rajeev Verma has urged people of Chandigarh to come forward and support TB patients and their families. Under this campaign, special efforts will focus on screening vulnerable populations, including individuals aged …

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1 month ago

100-day campaign to make Maharashtra TB-free launched

Hindustan Times

Pune: The public health department on Saturday launched a 100-day campaign aimed at reducing the spread and prevention of tuberculosis, which will cover over 34 million people in the state. 100-day campaign to make Maharashtra TB-free launched Part of the national tuberculosis eradication programme, the special drive will be implemented in 347 districts of the country, including 17 districts and …

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1 month ago

Chennai Mayor flags off tuberculosis awareness campaign vehicle

The Hindu

Chennai Mayor R. Priya launched the ‘Tuberculosis-Free Tamil Nadu’ awareness campaign vehicle on Saturday at Ripon Buildings. Among the 8,735 household contacts of diagnosed TB patients, 5,767 were given preventive treatment.” The release added that the Public Health Department of the GCC has been intensifying TB control measures. The awareness campaign aims to diagnose TB early, reduce deaths due to …

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Health Minister launches 100-day campaign to reduce TB incidence and mortality

The Hindu

“The rate of TB decline in India has doubled from 8.3% in 2015 to 17.7% today, much ahead of the global average. Deaths due to TB have also reduced in India by 21.4% in the last 10 years,” Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said at the launch of the intensified national ‘100 day TB elimination campaign’ on Saturday, in Haryana. …

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1 month ago

Government to launch 100-day nationwide TB campaign, denies shortage of anti-TB drugs

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: To eliminate tuberculosis in India, which tops the list of 30 countries with high-burden TB cases, the centre announced that a 100-day intensified campaign will be launched across 347 high-priority districts in 33 states and union territories. The campaign is aimed to enhance TB case detection, reduce diagnostic delays, and improve treatment outcomes, particularly in high-risk groups will …

1 month ago

Health Ministry refutes reports claiming shortage of anti-TB drugs: Misleading

India Today

The Health Ministry has dismissed media reports claiming a shortage of anti-tuberculosis drugs in India, labelling them as "incorrect and misleading". In a statement, the Ministry emphasised that significant measures have been implemented to ensure the availability of all essential anti-TB drugs under the National TB Elimination Programme, including during the ongoing 100-day campaign targeting intensified interventions in 347 high-focus …

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1 month ago

The syndemic of tuberculosis and mental health

The Hindu

In 2022, 2.42 million Indians were diagnosed with tuberculosis. While the TB stigma, prolonged treatment, and adverse side effects can have deleterious effects on an individual’s mental health, poor mental health can also predispose a person to TB. The global burden of disease study estimates that in 2017, 197·3 million Indians had mental health disorders, making such persons a sizable …

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1 month ago

WHO gives green light to first trial of tuberculosis test

Firstpost

The WHO already recommended the test, but prequalification means that UN agencies such as UNICEF, or others like the Gavi vaccine alliance, have a simpler pathway to procure and distribute a product in countries with limited resources The World Health Organization announced Thursday it had given a first-ever green light to a test for tuberculosis – a disease which killed …

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1 month ago

Health chiefs issue warning over tuberculosis as cases on the rise in the UK

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health chiefs have issued a warning after cases of tuberculosis in …

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1 month ago

Health chiefs issue urgent warning over surge in deadly 'Victorian disease' that is easily mistaken for a winter cold

Daily Mail

Tuberculosis, a serious lung infection also called the 'Victorian disease' that kills one in six people it infects and can cause victims to cough up blood, is on the rise in England. Health chiefs are now urging people with potential TB symptoms not to dismiss the signs, which include a continuous cough, and can be easily mistaken for common winter …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amazon Mega Electronics Days: Up to 41% off on tablets from Apple, Samsung and more, sale ends on Nov 28

Live Mint

Amazon's Mega Electronics Days is here, offering incredible discounts of up to 41% on a wide selection of tablets from top brands like Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, and more. Lenovo Tab M11 with Pen| Wi-Fi Connectivity| 8 Gb Ram, 128 Gb ROM|11 Inch Screen| 90 Hz, 72% Ntsc, Fhd Display| Quad Speakers with Dolby Atmos|Octa-Core Processor |13 Mp Rear Camera,White The …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biotech Bodies Fete Dr Soumya for TB Fight

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Dr Soumya Swaminathan, clinical scientist who played a critical role in the global fight against tuberculosis and Covid-19, was honoured with the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations lifetime achievement award at a ceremony hosted by the University of Hyderabad. Dr Swaminathan, delivering the golden jubilee distinguished lecture at the UoH, she shared her perspectives from decades of work in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

TB patients in Bhadrachalam suffer due to lack of doctors

New Indian Express

KHAMMAMl: TB patients in Bhadrachalam are suffering due to lack of doctors at the 20-bed additional TB centre, for the past six months. As a result, many patients are returning home distressed, as most of them come from remote tribal areas and cannot travel long distances to seek treatment elsewhere. This TB centre, established decades ago, has served thousands of …

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Centre orders screening camps to curb prevalence of TB in Indian prisons

Govt to extend GMP compliance deadline by one year for small drug firms

36% of TB patients in four T.N. districts are migrants: Data

Christmas: Delhi Police issues traffic advisory over expected rush at malls | Check road closures

Didn’t find signs of struggle in room, says CFSL report in RG Kar hospital case

Eating disorders? Follow THESE Ayurvedic remedies by Swami Ramdev to treat the issue

What are the causes of Tuberculosis? Know the importance of early diagnosis for timely intervention

Lok Sabha defeats Rajya Sabha in Tuberculosis-awareness friendly cricket match

Behind India’s success in curbing tuberculosis

Eye hospital collaborates with private firm to develop augmented reality-powered device for those with low vision

In the ‘END TB’ strategy, the other grave forms of tuberculosis are out of focus

Chandigarh admn launches 100-day campaign to end tuberculosis

100-day campaign to make Maharashtra TB-free launched

Chennai Mayor flags off tuberculosis awareness campaign vehicle

Health Minister launches 100-day campaign to reduce TB incidence and mortality

Government to launch 100-day nationwide TB campaign, denies shortage of anti-TB drugs

Health Ministry refutes reports claiming shortage of anti-TB drugs: Misleading

The syndemic of tuberculosis and mental health

WHO gives green light to first trial of tuberculosis test

Health chiefs issue warning over tuberculosis as cases on the rise in the UK

Health chiefs issue urgent warning over surge in deadly 'Victorian disease' that is easily mistaken for a winter cold

Amazon Mega Electronics Days: Up to 41% off on tablets from Apple, Samsung and more, sale ends on Nov 28

Biotech Bodies Fete Dr Soumya for TB Fight

TB patients in Bhadrachalam suffer due to lack of doctors