Dr. E. Ravindra Reddy Sr. Consultant Pulmonologist Theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Countries, Powered by People” Observes World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, the focus has shifted toward a dual-strategy of national sovereignty and grassroots engagement. Under the 2026 theme, “Yes! We Can End
ICMR validates indigenous innovations that drastically cut testing time and cost, accelerating India’s goal to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025 In a major leap toward India’s mission to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has validated two new Made-in-India diagnostic tests developed by
KIMS Hospital, Minister Road, has conducted Its largest-ever AI-driven study on pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) detection using chest X-rays (CXRs). A total of 16,675 CXRs of adult patients were analyzed retrospectively using an advanced AI tool, qXR, without direct clinician intervention. The study focused on two
A study by researchers at the Max Institute of Healthcare Management (MIHM) at the Indian School of Business (ISB) has uncovered significant insights into healthcare providers’ attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in implementing AI-based healthcare solutions
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has reported significant progress in its 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) campaign, identifying 9,340 TB-infected individuals within the first month of the initiative. Campaign Overview Launched on December 7, 2024, under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the campaign initially targeted 15
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an ambitious campaign to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from the state by 2025, screening over 2.7 million citizens to date. Comprehensive Screening and Treatment Initiatives Under the directive of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the campaign aims to rapidly identify, treat, and rehabilitate
In a concerted effort to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) from India, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda convened a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, and Health Ministers from various states and Union Territories (UTs) on Saturday. The primary agenda was to solicit their unwavering support
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, launched a nationwide public awareness campaign to address the growing concern of anemia among Indian men. The campaign, featuring renowned cricket icon MS Dhoni in a video released on International Men’s Day, aims to highlight the serious
First time researchers ever have estimated the rate of tuberculosis (TB) in incarcerated persons - published in The Lancet Public Health (Paris, France) — People in prison are nine times more at risk of developing tuberculosis than the general population globally. For the first time ever researchers
Tuberculosis (TB) B and Covid-19 can be a deadly combination in children and will require immediate intervention. TB is one of the potential risk factors for severe Covid disease. TB and COVID co-infection in children can lead to higher mortality and morbidity rates. Bai Jerbai
