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Tamil Nadu’s TN-KET Initiative Reduces TB Deaths Why in the News? Tamil Nadu’s TN-KET initiative, launched in 2022, has led to a 21% decline in early TB deaths by using a triage-based tool for swift identification of severely ill tuberculosis (TB) patients. The model demonstrates potential for nationwide adoption under India’s TB elimination programme, showcasing …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Tuberculosis remains a critical health issue in India, causing 480,000 deaths annually, prompting revised protocols for elimination efforts. The Health Ministry aims to reinvigorate the TB elimination initiative, targeting the eradication of deaths, disease, and poverty caused by TB by 2025. source:medium About ICMR: Indian Council of Medical Research Apex body …
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