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INDIA NEEDS INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE TB Syllabus: GS 2: Issues related to the Social sector : Health care. Government policies and interventions. Why in the News? India’s fight against Tuberculosis (TB) has gained momentum following encouraging results from the PreVenTB Trial, which demonstrated significant efficacy of indigenous vaccines against extrapulmonary TB. The findings …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A study by ICMR-NITVAR and Mizoram University highlights the success of HIV self-testing (HIVST) in Mizoram, India’s highest HIV-prevalence state. The initiative helped 84% first-time testers, improving early detection and access to anti-retroviral therapy (ART). HIV Burden in Mizoram: India has an estimated 44 lakh people living with HIV. Mizoram has …
Read MoreWhy in the news? AIIMS conducts a study to validate indigenous HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability. About the AIIMS Study on HPV Testing Kits: AIIMS, Delhi, launches a study to validate indigenous HPV testing kits for cervical cancer screening. The study aims to assess the accuracy of …
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