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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.

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.

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.

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'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.

Child Malnutrition Declines in Thane District

Thane district reports a significant drop in child malnutrition cases, achieved through 100% supplementary nutrition distribution across 3,561 Anganwadi centres. Discover the details of this public health victory.

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