TUBERCULOSIS KILLS APPROXIMATELY 480,000 INDIANS EACH YEAR, OVER 1,400 DAILY
Why 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 for biomedical research in India (HQ: New Delhi).
- Mandate: Conduct, coordinate, and implement medical research for societal benefit.
- Funding: Government-funded via the Department of Health Research.
- History: Among the world’s oldest medical research organizations.
What is Tuberculosis (TB)?
Types of TB
Treatment for TB: Curable with antibiotics taken for 6-18 months. Multiple antibiotics used due to resistance. About Initiatives To Combat Tuberculosis : Global Efforts:
India’s Efforts: Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan National Strategic Plan for Tuberculosis Elimination (2017-2025) TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign Nikshay Poshan Yojna What are Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)?
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