Faster diagnostic tests developed for tuberculosis

Scientists bring out a highly sensitive and rapid test for detection of tuberculosis infection in lungs and surrounding membranes

India leads the world in TB burden

Most of the world’s under-reported TB cases as well as multi-drug resistant cases are in India, as per the latest report on TB by the WHO

Scientists help pave the way for a vaccine against TB

Besides its application in finding a breakthrough against TB, the new work is expected to be of importance in terms of the further development of …

टीबी से बचाव के लिए आईसीएमआर कर रहा है टीकों का परीक्षण

आईसीएमआर के शोधकर्ताओं ने अब दो ऐसे टीकों का परीक्षण शुरू किया है जो टीबी से बचाव में मददगार हो सकते हैं।

India not allocating enough funds to eradicate TB

India cannot eradicate tuberculosis by 2035, going by the current scenario

Renew efforts to rid planet of TB, UN chief urges governments

It is possible to end the epidemic by 2035, said Ban Ki-moon on World Tuberculosis Day

कोविड-19: क्या बीसीजी का टीका इस महामारी का तोड़ है

जहां टीबी से बचाव के लिए बच्चों का नियमित रूप से टीकाकरण नहीं किया गया, वहां कोविड-19 के मामले अधिक हैं

10.4 million new TB cases reported in 2015; global actions falling short: WHO

Report shows that countries need to move much faster to prevent, detect and treat the disease if they are to meet global targets

World not on track to achieve TB targets for 2020: WHO

Between 2015 and 2018, only 6.3 per cent TB cases showed a cumulative decline, against the 20 per cent target by END TB strategy: Global …

Bedaquiline to be used in TB treatment, but with caution

Final phase trials of drug pending; World Health Organization issues guidelines on interim use

Homeless and sick

Study shows high incidence of TB among Delhi's shelterless

Government bans blood test for TB

Move comes a year after WHO said the test leads to misdiagnosis

Government for raising awareness on tobacco’s role in TB

A section on tobacco consumption added to the national programme for TB control