Tuberculosis
World Tuberculosis Day
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024 • Current Affairs - March, 2023 • Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Tuberculosis Research Funding Trends 2005-2021 Report
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
75 tribal districts identified for TB interventions
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, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Dare2eraD TB Research
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
India TB Report 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Dare to Erade TB Program for WGS TB Surveillance
The launch of the ‘Dare to Erade TB’ program on World TB Day 2022 was announced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. Overview: This program will be based on the data available in India. Genome Sequencing Consortium for Whole Genome ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Mansukh Mandaviya takes charge as Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, took charge as the Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board on August 26, 2021. Key Points He will hold the responsibility with immediate effect and hold the position until 2024. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Anamaya: Tribal Health Collaborative
The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister recently launched the Tribal Health Collaborative called “Anamaya”. Key Features of Anamaya It is a multi-stake holder initiative. It was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
9 Current Affairs Facts on Tribal TB Initiative and Tribal Population in India
Under the TB Mukt Bharat Initiative by 2025, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the “Tribal TB Initiative” on March 26, 2021. The Ministry also published a guidance note on Joint Action Plan for the elimination of Tuberculosis (TB), ..