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Rate Of Decline Of Tuberculosis Doubled Since 2015: Health Minister JP Nadda
The rate of tuberculosis incidence decline in India has doubled from 8.3 per cent in 2015 to 17.7 per cent now, which is much ahead of the global average, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda.
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World Health Organization Gives First Approval Of Tuberculosis Test
The World Health Organization announced Thursday it had given a first-ever green light to a test for tuberculosis -- a disease which killed 1.25 million people last year.
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24% Deaths In Delhi Caused Due To Infectious, Parasitic Diseases: Report
A Delhi government report has attributed nearly 24 per cent of the total about 89,000 deaths registered in the national capital in 2023 to infectious and parasitic diseases like cholera, diarrhoea, tuberculosis and hepatitis B, among others.
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ACC Cement Donates Portable X-Ray Machine To TB Hospital In Chhattisgarh
ACC, the cement and building material company of the Adani Group, has donated a portable X-ray machine to the District Tuberculosis (TB) Hospital in rural Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
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Tuberculosis Replaces Covid As Top Infectious Disease Killer, Says WHO
Tuberculosis replaced COVID-19 to become the top cause for infectious disease-related deaths in 2023, according to a World Health Organization report published on Tuesday, highlighting the challenges in the global effort to eradicate the disease.
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India Develops Indigenous Hand-Held X-ray Device For TB Screening
A new handheld X-ray device developed for screening TB, enhances early detection and treatment efforts, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
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Tuberculosis: How Does TB Affect Your Living?
This article explores how tuberculosis impacts daily living, the long-term effects on health, how it spreads, and what precautions should be taken to manage and prevent the disease.
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What Happens In Tuberculosis: Signs And Symptoms To Look Out For
Understanding its symptoms and early detection are crucial in preventing its spread and ensuring effective treatment.
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AI To Help Detect Tuberculosis Based On Cough Sounds: Google
In a bid to fight the rising burden of tuberculosis (TB) in India, Indian startup Salcit Technologies is exploring to use of Google's Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR) model to enhance early detection of TB based on cough sounds, Google said.
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Tuberculosis Patient Dies By Suicide At Kashmere Gate Metro Station In Delhi
A 68-year-old tuberculosis patient allegedly died by suicide on Thursday by jumping before a train at the Kashmere Gate metro station on the Red Line, officials said.
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Amid Drug Shortage, Bhopal Gas Victims, Children Miss TB Doses For Days
Victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, which is one of the world's worst industrial disasters, and their children are now facing a new challenge - a shortage of drugs to treat tuberculosis at government DOTS centres.
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Bharat Biotech Begins Clinical Trials Of TB Vaccine On Adults In India
Bharat Biotech International Ltd on Sunday said it started clinical trials of the Tuberculosis vaccine Mtbvac on adults in India.
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World Tuberculosis Day 2024: Know Theme, History And More
World TB Day aims to educate the public about the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of TB. It also highlights the importance of early detection and access to appropriate care.
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World TB Day 2024: Understanding The Complications Of Bone Tuberculosis
Bone tuberculosis occurs primarily from infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria.
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World Tuberculosis Day 2024: Follow These Prevention Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of TB
World Tuberculosis Day 2024: Below we share a list of prevention tips you can follow to reduce the risk of tuberculosis.
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Rate Of Decline Of Tuberculosis Doubled Since 2015: Health Minister JP Nadda
The rate of tuberculosis incidence decline in India has doubled from 8.3 per cent in 2015 to 17.7 per cent now, which is much ahead of the global average, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda.
-
World Health Organization Gives First Approval Of Tuberculosis Test
The World Health Organization announced Thursday it had given a first-ever green light to a test for tuberculosis -- a disease which killed 1.25 million people last year.
-
24% Deaths In Delhi Caused Due To Infectious, Parasitic Diseases: Report
A Delhi government report has attributed nearly 24 per cent of the total about 89,000 deaths registered in the national capital in 2023 to infectious and parasitic diseases like cholera, diarrhoea, tuberculosis and hepatitis B, among others.
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ACC Cement Donates Portable X-Ray Machine To TB Hospital In Chhattisgarh
ACC, the cement and building material company of the Adani Group, has donated a portable X-ray machine to the District Tuberculosis (TB) Hospital in rural Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
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Tuberculosis Replaces Covid As Top Infectious Disease Killer, Says WHO
Tuberculosis replaced COVID-19 to become the top cause for infectious disease-related deaths in 2023, according to a World Health Organization report published on Tuesday, highlighting the challenges in the global effort to eradicate the disease.
-
India Develops Indigenous Hand-Held X-ray Device For TB Screening
A new handheld X-ray device developed for screening TB, enhances early detection and treatment efforts, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
-
Tuberculosis: How Does TB Affect Your Living?
This article explores how tuberculosis impacts daily living, the long-term effects on health, how it spreads, and what precautions should be taken to manage and prevent the disease.
-
What Happens In Tuberculosis: Signs And Symptoms To Look Out For
Understanding its symptoms and early detection are crucial in preventing its spread and ensuring effective treatment.
-
AI To Help Detect Tuberculosis Based On Cough Sounds: Google
In a bid to fight the rising burden of tuberculosis (TB) in India, Indian startup Salcit Technologies is exploring to use of Google's Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR) model to enhance early detection of TB based on cough sounds, Google said.
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Tuberculosis Patient Dies By Suicide At Kashmere Gate Metro Station In Delhi
A 68-year-old tuberculosis patient allegedly died by suicide on Thursday by jumping before a train at the Kashmere Gate metro station on the Red Line, officials said.
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Amid Drug Shortage, Bhopal Gas Victims, Children Miss TB Doses For Days
Victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, which is one of the world's worst industrial disasters, and their children are now facing a new challenge - a shortage of drugs to treat tuberculosis at government DOTS centres.
-
Bharat Biotech Begins Clinical Trials Of TB Vaccine On Adults In India
Bharat Biotech International Ltd on Sunday said it started clinical trials of the Tuberculosis vaccine Mtbvac on adults in India.
-
World Tuberculosis Day 2024: Know Theme, History And More
World TB Day aims to educate the public about the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of TB. It also highlights the importance of early detection and access to appropriate care.
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World TB Day 2024: Understanding The Complications Of Bone Tuberculosis
Bone tuberculosis occurs primarily from infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria.
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World Tuberculosis Day 2024: Follow These Prevention Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of TB
World Tuberculosis Day 2024: Below we share a list of prevention tips you can follow to reduce the risk of tuberculosis.
