Health Ministry approves introduction of new shorter, more efficacious treatment regimen for drug-resistant TB in India

Sep 06, 2024

The BPaLM regimen is a novel treatment for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) under its National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) as a highly effective and shorter...

Johns Hopkins University launches programs in India for paediatric TB elimination and promote women leadership in R&D

Nov 19, 2024

America's Johns Hopkins University will launch two national programs in India to address paediatric TB elimination and promote women's leadership in R&D, the university...

President Droupadi Murmu launches 'Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' to eliminate TB by 2025

Sep 09, 2022

New Delhi [India], September 9 : President Droupadi Murmu through a virtual event on September 9, launched 'Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' to...

New York: Anupriya Patel advocates for innovative TB vaccines, highlights nation's progress in TB elimination

Sep 24, 2024

In her address, Patel highlighted India's role as the chair of the Stop TB Partnership Board and reiterated the nation's commitment to eliminating TB...

Stop TB Partnership Executive Director lauds Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Nov 11, 2022

The Executive Director of the Stop TB Partnership, Dr Lucica Ditiu and her team on Thursday met the Union Minister for Health and Family...

Soumya Swaminathan appointed as Principle Advisor at health ministry for National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme

Jul 09, 2024

Prof. Swaminathan was the former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization and has also served as the Director General of the Indian Council...