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Why does TB have such a hold on the Inuit communities of the Canadian Arctic?

Canada has one of the world's lowest rates of tuberculosis. Yet this deadly disease is surging among Indigenous people in this icy, remote part of the country.

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Plight of tea garden workers becomes poll issues in Dibrugarh again

Health is also a major concern in tea gardens with at least one or two tuberculosis patients in most families and the outbreak of gastro-enteritis is common in these estates, said CPI-ML leader Subhas Sen, who works with tea garden workers.

The Hindu

India recorded 3.5 crore hepatitis B and C cases in 2022: WHO report

The findings of a new report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) have posed a big challenge for India. As per the report, India accounted for the second-highest number of cases of hepatitis B and C in 2022 after China, with 3.5 crore infections. According to the WHO's 2024…

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Asia-Pacific Gets New Weapon In Fight Against Drug-resistant TB

A faster and vastly more effective treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is being rolled out in the Asia-Pacific region, raising hopes of a "new era" in tackling one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases.

International Business Times

5 health problems responsible for nearly 80% of deaths in India: Know about causes, solutions and preventions

India is currently experiencing a period of transition in its economy, population, and epidemiology with regard to health. While we consistently are making efforts to enhance the healthcare system in India, the social and economic gap in accessing healthcare and early diagnosis still remains a challenge due to deep-rooted myths…

The Times of India

Measles And TB Outbreaks In Chicago Migrant Shelters

Learn about the recent outbreaks of measles and tuberculosis in Chicago migrant shelters and the importance of vaccination and hygiene practices in prevent...

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Tuberculosis Cases Confirmed In Chicago Migrant Shelters: Know Symptoms Of Infection

The Chicago Department of Public Health has not disclosed the exact number of tuberculosis cases detected, but no reports exist of city residents contracting the infection from exposed migrants who tested positive.

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Sanofi gets approval for alternative inactivated polio vaccine

Only recently, activists, public health experts, tuberculosis (TB) survivors, and people living with HIV had sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention to halt what they said were frequent shortages in the availability of anti-TB drugs.

The Hindu

Tuberculosis Infection Linked To Increased Risk Of Various Cancers: Study

The study found that those with current or previous TB infection are more likely to have a diagnosis of a variety of cancers, including lung, blood, gynecological, and colorectal cancers.

Medical Daily

Russian propaganda usurps RFI report and French armed forces website

Russian disinformation has created a fraudulent report purporting to come from our sister radio station RFI, insinuating that "Ukrainian soldiers sent for tuberculosis treatment in France" are responsible for France's recent rebound in the disease. Meanwhile, French authorities have taken down a fake French armed forces website, which invited French…

France 24

Uptick in tuberculosis raises alarm in California

California health officials warn that the number of active tuberculosis cases in the state rose last year.

LiveScience

Health Minister writes to Centre seeking urgent supply of DSTB drugs to Karnataka

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to the Centre seeking supply of drug-sensitive Tuberculosis (DSTB) drugs on an urgent basis to Karnataka

The Hindu

The right diagnosis for tuberculosis

We can detect TB largely by leveraging the systems already in place, as well as by quickly deploying newer proven technologies

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Actionable ideas for TB control

There are multiple challenges to be overcome in combating TB

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Australia to help Pacific neighbours fight tuberculosis

About $17 million has been committed to researching tuberculosis in Southeast Asia and the Pacific in a bid to protect Australia's neighbouring region.

The Hindu

Doctors stress on early detection of tuberculosis

Divisional Railway Hospital, Vijayawada, observes World Tuberculosis Day with awareness programme emphasising early detection and prevention measures.

The Hindu

Awareness rally marks World TB Prevention Day in Chittoor

District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) O. Prabhavati Devi and District Immunisation Officer P. Ravi Raju flagged off an awareness rally here, marking the World Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention Day on March 24 (Sunday). The rally passed through the major junctions in the city as the participants shouted slogan ‘Yes, we…

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Clinical trials of Spanish tuberculosis vaccine MTBVAC begin in India

Clinical trials of MTBVAC, a genetically modified TB vaccine, have begun in India by Bharat Biotech and Biofabri.

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Subclinical tuberculosis throws up diagnostic challenges for State

Patient delays in perceiving the symptoms of tuberculosis and the confounding fact that close to 50 % of the people who are tested positive for TB through sputum culture do not have the typical symptoms of the disease are complicating early diagnosis and treatment of TB in the State.

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TB, HIV patients, activists seek PM’s intervention over frequent shortages of anti-TB drugs

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi activists, public health experts, tuberculosis survivors, and people living with HIV sought his urgent intervention to halt what they said were frequent shortages of anti-TB drugs

Radio France Internationale

After a lull during Covid, France sees rise in tuberculosis cases

A report published by France's health body shows that tuberculosis – although at a low level – saw a rebound in cases in 2023. The uptick coincides with the arrival of refugees from Ukraine in 2022.

The Times of India

Essential and common tests for Tuberculosis diagnosis

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, necessitating accurate and timely diagnosis for effective management and control. A variety of tests are available for diagnosing TB, each with its own strengths and limitations. Understanding these tests is crucial for healthcare providers to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Here,…

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Corruption watchdog to probe whistleblowers' claims

Queensland's health minister says it is concerning whistleblowers are allegedly facing reprisal for speaking out about patient care at a tuberculosis unit.

The Hindu

For India’s homeless women, TB care is shaped by gender norms and economic precarity

Reshma's struggle with tuberculosis as a homeless woman highlights the gendered challenges in accessing healthcare and TB treatment.

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Lepra announces recipients of KV Desikan Memorial Award

Lepra India announces K.V. Desikan Memorial Award recipients for their work in tuberculosis, leprosy, and rural healthcare.

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