How 20,000 UP Village Heads Made 12,500 Villages TB-Free
Uttar Pradesh's TB Mukt Panchayat campaign, driven by 20,000 village heads, has freed 12,500 villages from tuberculosis. Discover how community action defeated stigma and disease.
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Jharkhand Orders Intensified TB Screening in Districts
Jharkhand health officials instruct districts with low TB case reporting to enhance screening. A new lab in Dhanbad is operational, and handheld X-ray machines are deployed in 7 districts to boost detection.
India's Women Cricketers Need Nutrition Boost Despite WC Win
India's historic Women's World Cup win highlights a hidden struggle: inadequate nutrition from grassroots up. Experts reveal protein deficits, poor awareness & economic hurdles holding back future champions.
Life-Saving TB Calculator Awaits National Launch
A digital tool that slashed TB deaths by 30% in Tamil Nadu is stuck in limbo for a national rollout. Learn how this ICMR innovation predicts mortality risk to save thousands of lives across India.
Garhwa TB Cases Dip Slightly, But Challenge Persists
Garhwa district sees a marginal drop in TB cases from 2,164 in 2024 to 1,870 in 2025 (Jan-Nov). Health officials cite patient negligence in treatment as a major hurdle to eradication.
Nutritionist Debunks 4 Common Myths About Potatoes
Are potatoes unhealthy? Nutrition expert Aman Puri debunks myths about carbs, diabetes, and weight gain. Discover healthy ways to include them in your diet.
Mumbai's 6-Month TB Treatment Shows Promise for 1,093 Patients
Over 1,000 Mumbai patients with drug-resistant TB are on a new 6-month BPaL-M drug regimen, a major reduction from 18-24 months. 89 have already completed treatment successfully. Learn about this healthcare breakthrough.
Ayushman Bharat Reaches Delhi, Odisha; Digital Health & AI Advance
2025 saw Ayushman Bharat expand to Delhi & Odisha, over 43.2 crore tele-consultations, and AI-driven healthcare reforms. India's TB fight shows 21% decline in incidence. Explore the year's key public health achievements.
India's 2026 Health Agenda: Drug Quality, TB, Innovation
India sets a 2026 health roadmap focusing on stringent drug quality, TB elimination, obesity, and a ₹4,200 crore innovation push. Will execution match ambition?
Girl's death due to intestinal TB, not junk food: AIIMS
AIIMS doctors clarify a teenager died from advanced intestinal tuberculosis, not fast food, debunking viral social media claims. Read the medical facts behind the tragedy.
India's Major Gains in Malaria, TB, and Maternal Health
India reports over 80% drop in malaria, 21% fall in TB, and significant reductions in maternal & child mortality. Health Minister Nadda credits institutional strength and public participation for the success. Read the full report.
Varanasi School Hosts TB-Free Panchayat Awareness Programme
A TB awareness programme at Shiv Kumari Balika Inter College in Varanasi's Pindra block educated 750 students on symptoms, prevention, and free government treatment. Students pledged to spread the message in their communities.
TrueNat Beats Smear Microscopy in TB Detection: Study
AIIMS Gorakhpur study shows TrueNat detects TB in 13.7% of samples vs 4.3% by smear microscopy. Experts call for wider molecular testing to achieve India's TB elimination goal.
India's Nutrition Sector Set for Major Shift by 2026
Experts predict India's nutrition industry will transform by 2026, driven by personalized solutions, clean labels, and integrated wellness. Discover the key trends shaping the future.
IIT Bombay finds why dormant TB resists antibiotics
IIT Bombay and Monash University research uncovers how TB's dormant state creates a rigid membrane barrier against drugs. The discovery could make existing antibiotics more effective against the persistent disease. Read the full breakthrough.
Bihar MPs Unite for TB-Mukt Bharat in High-Level Meeting
Union Health Minister JP Nadda chairs a crucial meeting with Bihar MPs to accelerate the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. India sees a 21% decline in TB incidence, with Bihar playing a pivotal role. MPs commit to grassroots action.
Morning Nutrition Programme Launched in Vizag Schools
Akshaya Patra Foundation launches a first-of-its-kind Morning Nutrition programme in Andhra Pradesh, targeting morning hunger for 49,000 government school children in Visakhapatnam. Learn about the initiative's impact and expansion plans.
Punjab TB Study Exposes Gender Disparities in Healthcare
Groundbreaking research from Punjabi University surveys 300 TB patients across 6 Punjab districts, uncovering significant gender disparities and family structure impacts on treatment outcomes.
India's TB Battle: Progress and Challenges Ahead
India shows significant progress in TB elimination but faces challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Learn how the nation can strengthen its fight against tuberculosis.
4 Natural Foods That Boost Body's Self-Healing Daily
Discover how ginger, cooked vegetables, oatmeal and boiled rice can fight inflammation, enhance immunity and support natural healing processes according to Chinese Master Yang mun.
PGI doctor first in India to win top eye inflammation medal
PGIMER's Professor Vishali Gupta becomes first India-trained clinician to win International Uveitis Study Group's Gold Medal, validating her groundbreaking research conducted entirely within India.
Ganjam felicitates 165 TB-free panchayats
Ganjam administration awards 165 panchayats for being TB-free. District aims for complete TB elimination by 2027. Learn about the declining TB cases and the government's strategy.
India TB cases drop 21% in decade: WHO Report 2025
WHO Global TB Report 2025 shows India achieved 21% reduction in tuberculosis incidence from 2015 to 2024. Read about this major public health milestone.
Nutrition Kits Distributed to TB Patients in Ranchi
RK HIV/AIDS Research and Care Center partners with SBI Foundation to provide nutritional support to 100 TB patients in Ranchi, enhancing treatment outcomes.
WHO lauds India's progress in tuberculosis elimination
India receives WHO recognition for significant progress in tuberculosis elimination while Myanmar and Timor-Leste face high TB incidence rates. Read about the global TB landscape.
Qure.ai Scales AI Health Screenings via Govt Partnerships
Healthcare startup Qure.ai is betting on government partnerships to scale its AI diagnostic tools for TB and lung cancer in India, aiming to tap into the vast public health market.
Nutritional Kits Distributed to TB Patients in Dharamshala
Dharamshala Deputy Commissioner flags off nutritional kits for 200 TB patients under Nikshay Poshan Yojana. Initiative aims to boost recovery and combat malnutrition.
India's Regional Food Baskets to Fight TB
India launches standardized, region-specific protein-rich food baskets for TB patients and families to improve treatment outcomes and combat the world's highest TB burden.
India's 2025 TB elimination target remains distant
India diagnosed record 26.18 lakh TB cases in 2024 but remains far from 2025 elimination target. Global TB Report shows 21% case reduction since 2015 versus 50% goal. Learn about challenges and innovations.
Pulmonary TB in Modern India: Resilience Stories
Pulmonary tuberculosis continues to haunt India with delayed diagnoses and stigma. Real stories reveal the harsh reality of fighting this contagious disease in contemporary healthcare systems.
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