Medicines and Samples Delivered via Drones from AIIMS Rishikesh to TB patients in 28 Minutes- WATCH
A quadcopter test flight was done to transport medicines and other supplies from Rishikesh, while samples from Tuberculosis patients were obtained in Tehri.
Feb 16, 2023, 19:14 PM IST
Around 24.04 lakh Tuberculosis patients notified in 2019 in India; 14% rise compared to 2018
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan commended the collective efforts of all who were involved in this task.
Jun 24, 2020, 22:56 PM IST
New drug to fight multi-drug resistant TB soon in Uttar Pradesh
The new anti-TB drug, with delamanid as active substance, is currently administered to patients primarily children in the age group of six to 17 years in a few southern states of India and is yet to be introduced in Uttar Pradesh, which reported 4.22 lakh patients in 2018.
Jun 13, 2019, 12:09 PM IST
Aadhaar mandatory for tuberculosis patients seeking benefits under govt's TB control scheme
The health ministry has asked people without Aadhaar card to get themselves enroled by August 31, 2017.
Jun 21, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Ignorance, poor reach major problems in TB treatment: Experts
India accounts for one fourth of the global TB burden with 2.2 million out of 9.6 million total cases.
Mar 23, 2017, 17:45 PM IST
Over 90% people with HIV, tuberculosis have access to therapy
Over 90 per cent of people in India who are infected simultaneously with HIV and tuberculosis have access to HIV therapy, a new study released on Monday said.
Nov 22, 2016, 00:57 AM IST
As tuberculosis care burns hole in pockets, TB patients urge govt to make it affordable!
In a letter addressed to the health ministry and Prime Ministers office, the survivors have urged them to consider and implement these steps immediately as the number of cases are on a high.
Nov 05, 2016, 18:16 PM IST
Nadda launches IT-enabled tool to help quit tobacco
The Centre on Friday launched four IT-based health care initiatives including an audio-based mobile service which will deliver weekly messages to families about pregnancy and child birth, an IT-enabled tool to help quit tobacco, and a dedicated helpline for TB patients.
Dec 25, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
