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REACH RECEIVES GLOBAL KOCHON PRIZE FOR TUBERCULOSIS CONTRIBUTION WHY IN THE NEWS ? India’s Resource Group for Education and Advocacy for Community Health (REACH) has received the Kochon Prize 2026, becoming the first Indian civil society non-profit organisation to earn this international recognition for its contribution to tuberculosis prevention, treatment and community-based healthcare. KOCHON PRIZE …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Leads TB Control Syllabus GS 2: Health Why in the News? Recently, World AIDS Day 2024 renewed attention on India’s HIV progress and rising TB burden. WHO’s Global TB Report 2025 highlighted India holding 25% of global TB and MDR-TB cases, demanding stronger, faster action. Introduction India’s public health journey against AIDS and …
Read MoreRedefining the Narrative of TB Eradication Worldwide Syllabus: GS 2 ● TB eradication ● Attaining SDGs Why in the News This article examines how India’s innovations—especially portable molecular diagnostics like Truenat—are reshaping global TB eradication efforts. It explains the shift from conventional, centralised diagnostics to point-of-care technologies, highlights public-private collaboration, assesses remaining challenges such as …
Read MoreIndia Struggles to Meet 2025 TB Elimination Goal Why in the News? The Global TB Report 2025 highlights India’s slow progress toward its target of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025, despite improvements in diagnosis and treatment. Rising drug-resistant TB, treatment gaps, and pandemic disruptions continue to delay India’s TB eradication pathway. Concerns have been raised about …
Read MoreIndia Achieves 21% Decline in Tuberculosis Cases Why in the News ? According to the World Health Organization’s Global TB Report 2025, India recorded a 21% decline in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the last decade — nearly double the global average reduction — showcasing the success of national TB elimination initiatives and improved healthcare coverage. …
Read MoreTamil 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 MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Health , Government Policies & Interventions , Important International Institutions Focus: India, accounting for 26% of the global tuberculosis burden, struggles with drug-resistant TB, disrupted supply chains, and healthcare gaps, jeopardizing its goal to end TB by 2025. Despite setbacks, community-driven efforts and case notifications offer hope for sustained progress. Tuberculosis (TB): A …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Health , Government Policies & Interventions , Important International Institutions Why in the news? India has launched a transformative 100-day campaign across 347 high-burden districts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB). This initiative aims to accelerate early diagnosis, treatment, and nutritional support, reflecting the country’s commitment to achieving the 2025 TB elimination target under Prime …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Soumya Swaminathan, former Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical Research and Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization, has been appointed Principal Adviser for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). She will serve in this role pro bono at the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, based out of …
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