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India’s Five Priority Pathways to Eliminate Tuberculosis Syllabus: GS Paper-2 Health ,Government Policies & Interventions, Important International Institutions Why in the News ? India has made significant progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB) cases, achieving a 21% decline in the last decade. However, with over 3 lakh annual deaths and rising urban and tribal burdens, renewed …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A landmark Indian study on nutrition and tuberculosis (TB) has influenced WHO’s global TB policy. Conducted by ICMR in Jharkhand, it showed that nutritional support significantly improves TB outcomes, prompting WHO to revise its global TB guidance accordingly. This development comes at a time when India is grappling with various economic …
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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