Tuberculosis

World Tuberculosis Day

March 24, 2024

World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and the efforts made to eliminate it. It provides recognition to health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and advocates in the fight ..

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Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends 2005-2021 Report

December 9, 2022

The report Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends, 2005–2021 was released recently by Treatment Action Group (TAG) and the Stop TB Partnership. About Treatment Action Group (TAG) The Treatment Action Group (TAG) is an independent activist, and community-based research and policy think ..

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75 tribal districts identified for TB interventions

August 29, 2022

Recently 75 high burden tribal districts have been selected by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Central TB Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to become TB free in the coming months. For 75 such districts, ..

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National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey

March 28, 2022

According to the newly released National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey 2019-2021, the highest incidents of pulmonary tuberculosis cases across the country were recorded in Delhi with the lowest being in Kerala. Overview: After six decades, this survey has been conducted and ..

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Dare2eraD TB Research

March 26, 2022

A Data-Driven Research named “Dare2eraD TB” has been launched by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology to eradicate TB. This initiative was launched on 24th March on the occasion of World TB Day. About the initiative The ..

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India TB Report 2022

March 25, 2022

In 2021, tuberculosis cases in India increased by 19 percent compared to the previous year. This information was revealed in the India TB Report 2022. This report was released by Dr. Manuskh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister. Overview: During 2021, the ..

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