White Plague is one of the killer infectious diseases across the world despite being preventable and treatable, as it currently takes millions of lives annually.
Tuberculosis in eyes: Ocular tuberculosis affects multiple eye regions which include the middle layer of the eye (uvea), retina and the optic nerve.
#HumFitTohIndiaHit: Rising TB cases among young adults in urban India are a growing concern. Know the causes, early symptoms, and why timely diagnosis is crucial.
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis in India is rising silently, affecting organs beyond lungs. Here are the key symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and why early detection is critical.
World Tuberculosis Day 2026: Tuberculosis can be prevented and treated in children with the help of timely treatment and appropriate guidance in the recovery.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, primarily attacking the lungs but capable of affecting other organs. It spreads through airborne droplets from coughs or sneezes. Key symptoms include a persistent cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
Latent Tuberculosis can remain silent for years but may turn active when immunity drops. Know early symptoms, causes and prevention to avoid serious complications.
Brandon Buckingham Health Update: The 30-year-old YouTuber shared that the good news was that doctors didn't think he still had tuberculosis, but the bad news was that his heart was still failing and the lungs, liver and kidneys are all still in very rough shape.
Amazon confirmed an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) - a bacterial infection often referred to as a 'Victorian disease', at its fulfillment center in Coventry, UK.
The Global TB Report 2025 released by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that India's TB incidence has reduced from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024, i.e 21 per cent. And in the same period, TB mortality rate was decreased from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 21 per lakh population in 2024, i.e 25 per cent.
India has recorded a 21% fall in tuberculosis cases between 2015 and 2024, nearly twice the global average, according to the latest WHO report highlighting steady progress in TB control efforts.
Dr Sudhir Kumar, a medical practitioner, took to X (previously known as X) to highlight 25-year-old Ravi's journey to a shocking discovery of spinal tuberculosis after ignoring the subtle symptoms his body signalled for serious health complications.
To build the momentum three-day virtual workshop has been organized by WHO for 'Advancing research and Innovation to accelerate momentum towards ending TB in the WHO South-East Asia Region.'
By fostering an understanding of tuberculosis, we can end stigma, encourage early diagnosis, and improve treatment adherence, to ensure no one suffers in silence and that everyone has access to the care they need.
Early diagnosis and treatment of active Tuberculosis is utmost priority, but identifying the latent TB, especially among the high risk groups is an essential step towards ending this disease.
Here are some challenges that TB patients face in India. Learn all about the stigma, treatment gaps, and financial burdens.
Within days, the patient started improving, and her bladder and bowel control slowly returned, along with sensations in both her legs.
The 'Mission TB Free', campaign has successfully screened 10 lakh people for tuberculosis (TB), carried out 80,000 chest X-rays and diagnosed over 10,000 cases of TB in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (UP).
White Plague is one of the killer infectious diseases across the world despite being preventable and treatable, as it currently takes millions of lives annually.
Tuberculosis in eyes: Ocular tuberculosis affects multiple eye regions which include the middle layer of the eye (uvea), retina and the optic nerve.
#HumFitTohIndiaHit: Rising TB cases among young adults in urban India are a growing concern. Know the causes, early symptoms, and why timely diagnosis is crucial.
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis in India is rising silently, affecting organs beyond lungs. Here are the key symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and why early detection is critical.
World Tuberculosis Day 2026: Tuberculosis can be prevented and treated in children with the help of timely treatment and appropriate guidance in the recovery.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, primarily attacking the lungs but capable of affecting other organs. It spreads through airborne droplets from coughs or sneezes. Key symptoms include a persistent cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
Latent Tuberculosis can remain silent for years but may turn active when immunity drops. Know early symptoms, causes and prevention to avoid serious complications.
Brandon Buckingham Health Update: The 30-year-old YouTuber shared that the good news was that doctors didn't think he still had tuberculosis, but the bad news was that his heart was still failing and the lungs, liver and kidneys are all still in very rough shape.
Amazon confirmed an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) - a bacterial infection often referred to as a 'Victorian disease', at its fulfillment center in Coventry, UK.
The Global TB Report 2025 released by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that India's TB incidence has reduced from 237 cases per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024, i.e 21 per cent. And in the same period, TB mortality rate was decreased from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 21 per lakh population in 2024, i.e 25 per cent.
India has recorded a 21% fall in tuberculosis cases between 2015 and 2024, nearly twice the global average, according to the latest WHO report highlighting steady progress in TB control efforts.
Dr Sudhir Kumar, a medical practitioner, took to X (previously known as X) to highlight 25-year-old Ravi's journey to a shocking discovery of spinal tuberculosis after ignoring the subtle symptoms his body signalled for serious health complications.
To build the momentum three-day virtual workshop has been organized by WHO for 'Advancing research and Innovation to accelerate momentum towards ending TB in the WHO South-East Asia Region.'
Early diagnosis and treatment of active Tuberculosis is utmost priority, but identifying the latent TB, especially among the high risk groups is an essential step towards ending this disease.
Here are some challenges that TB patients face in India. Learn all about the stigma, treatment gaps, and financial burdens.
Within days, the patient started improving, and her bladder and bowel control slowly returned, along with sensations in both her legs.
The 'Mission TB Free', campaign has successfully screened 10 lakh people for tuberculosis (TB), carried out 80,000 chest X-rays and diagnosed over 10,000 cases of TB in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (UP).
Myths about TB: Debunking common myths and facts about tuberculosis.
By fostering an understanding of tuberculosis, we can end stigma, encourage early diagnosis, and improve treatment adherence, to ensure no one suffers in silence and that everyone has access to the care they need.
What are the effects of tuberculosis on helpless people, such as children and people living with HIV?
Tuberculosis can be fatal if not diagnosed at the right time. So know the symptoms of TB to spread awareness about it.
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is the name of the bacteria that causes TB. Every year we celebrate World TB Day on 24th of March to raise awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of Tuberculosis and also educate people to take necessary steps to eradicate TB.
Here's how tuberculosis can be prevented by implementing simple preatuionary measures.
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Besides the lungs, TB can also occur in the brain, uterus, mouth, liver, kidney, throat etc.
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Lungs have become one of the most vulnerable organs in this pandemic age
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