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21Mar 2025

Gender Barriers in TB Treatment: Challenges and Solutions

Syllabus: GS-2: Health , Government Policies & Interventions, Important International Institutions Focus: Despite India’s commitment to eliminate TB by 2025, women face unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment due to stigma, financial constraints, and social isolation. Reports highlight underdiagnosis, treatment dropouts, and discrimination, necessitating gender-sensitive policies and stronger support systems to ensure equitable healthcare access …

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28Feb 2025

HeroRATS: Revolutionary Solution for TB Diagnosis?

Syllabus: GS 3: Health Why in the News? Recently, innovative TB detection using HeroRATS gained attention as experts suggested its potential for India. With TB elimination targeted by 2025, integrating such methods could enhance early diagnosis and reduce transmission. Using Animals to Detect Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest diseases worldwide, with over …

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15Oct 2024

Researchers Discover TB Bacteria’s Immune Evasion Strategies

Why in the news? New research reveals how Mycobacterium tuberculosis survives in immune cells, highlighting the importance of cysteine synthases in its resistance and potential antibiotic treatment advancements. TB Bacteria’s Immune Evasion Strategies: Survival Mechanism: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) forms clusters called tubercles in the lungs, protected by lipids. It can remain dormant in cells for …

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09Oct 2024

Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana Doubles Nutrition Aid for TB

Why in the news? The Union Health Ministry has increased the monthly nutrition support for tuberculosis (TB) patients under the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000, aiming to improve patient health and aid recovery during treatment through better nutritional support. Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana: Boosting Nutrition Support for TB Patients Increased Support: The …

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