tuberculosis that is resistant to isoniazid and rifampicin, the two most powerful first-line anti-TB drugs
India records 38% drop in TB deaths since 2015, outpaces global rate: WHO: Despite progress, India still had the highest TB burden, accounting for almost a ...
business-standard.com/india-news/india-records-38-drop-in-tb-deaths-since-2015-outpaces-global-rate-who-126111300013_1.html
CSOs identify stigma, poor facilities as barriers to HIV, TB, malaria treatment in Akwa Ibo
premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/921030-csos-identify-stigma-poor-facilities-as-barriers-to-hiv-tb-malaria-treatment-in-akwa-ibo.html
Streets become TB hotspots as treatment challenges hit response: Health workers warning that poor adherence to treatment could be fueling transmission.
nation.africa/kenya/health/streets-become-tb-hotspots-treatment-challenges-hit-response-5620706
One pair of feet: women, work and TB in Mumbai: Explore the struggles of marginalized women in Mumbai facing TB while juggling informal jobs and the burdens of ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/one-pair-of-feet-women-work-and-tb-in-mumbai/article71027972.ece
For months, doctors treated them for TB. They actually had lupus: Doctors say awareness about rare autoimmune disease among both public and frontline physicians ...
indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/for-months-doctors-treated-them-for-tb-they-actually-had-lupus-10680587/
docwirenews.com Apr 24
Implementing Shorter All-Oral Treatment Regimens for Multidrug-Resistant TB | Docwire News
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Antibiotic resistance in India has consequences everywhere: Easy access to desperately needed drugs has made India the global accelerant of our antimicrobial ...
aeon.co/essays/antibiotic-resistance-in-india-has-consequences-everywhere
people.com Apr 14
🔗: people.com/students-at-a-california-college-may-have-been-exposed-to-multidrug-resistant-tuberculosis-11949217? Students at a California college may have been exposed to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
Read more here: people.com/students-at-a-california-college-may-have-been-exposed-to-multidrug-resistant-tuberculosis-11949217?taid=69de279296da320001554e61
Did you know that if tuberculosis (TB) medicines are used incorrectly or if the treatment is stopped too soon, the antibiotics can lose their power?
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County officials warn of multidrug resistant TB at South County college: The exposure took place between last October and December.
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/09/county-officials-warn-of-multidrug-resistant-tb-at-south-county-college/
Superbugs plus climate change equals double trouble. Here’s why: As the Earth becomes hotter, we’re seeing more floods and droughts. Flooding can make superbugs ...
mg.co.za/health/2026-03-03-superbugs-plus-climate-change-equals-double-trouble-heres-why/
Superbugs + climate change = double trouble. Here’s why: Here are answers to 11 questions on why drug resistance and climate change are a big public health issue
timeslive.co.za/ideas/2026-02-25-superbugs-climate-change-double-trouble-heres-why/
A 3D model of the lung could change how India tests for TB drugs: Cutting edge research at IISc, Bengaluru, is expected to arm India’s fight against TB as it ...
indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/a-3d-model-of-the-lung-could-change-how-india-tests-for-tb-drugs-10508519/
OpinionTB fight scorecard: Good, can do better: India shows significant progress in reducing tuberculosis incidence and mortality, but MDR-TB and socio-economic factors ...
deccanherald.com/opinion/editorial/tb-fight-scorecard-good-can-do-better-3815263
The world is running out of effective antibiotics!: Dr Muniruddin Ahmed. On October 13, The Guardian published an alarming report titled 'Sharp global rise ...
thedailystar.net/health/healthcare/news/the-world-running-out-effective-antibiotics-4046941
Why hasn’t India met its target of eliminating TB by 2025?: India was among the eight high-burden countries that were able to diagnose more than 80% of the ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-health/india-tb-10365654/
OpinionIndia’s TB successes — and the long road ahead: Among the reasons for India’s improved performance is the ability of its healthcare system — enabled by improved ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/indias-tb-successes-and-the-long-road-ahead-10371399/
Prothom Alo English Nov 11 25
Tuberculosis kills 121 a day: No success even after 3 decades of effort: Despite receiving a huge amount of foreign funds and technical assistance over three ...
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OpinionOver half a million South Africans died from TB in eight years : Dr Aaron Motsoaledi highlighted a high case fatality rate and the economic burden on affected ...
timeslive.co.za/opinion/2025-10-29-over-half-a-million-south-africans-died-from-tb-in-eight-years/
From toilets to TB — Candice Andisiwe Sehoma’s life of activism: From discontinued insulin pens to overpriced TB drugs, meet Candice Andisiwe Sehoma ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-10-27-from-toilets-to-tb-candice-andisiwe-sehomas-life-of-activism/
Building toilets, fighting TB: Candice Andisiwe Sehoma’s life of activism: From discontinued insulin pens to overpriced TB drugs, meet the young South African ...
mg.co.za/health/2025-10-22-building-toilets-fighting-tb-candice-andisiwe-sehomas-life-of-activism/
Diagnosis and management of multidrug resistant tuberculosis: ### What you need to know
A 45 year old man with diabetes mellitus self presents to the TB clinic ...
bmj.com/content/390/bmj-2024-080075
WHO Warns of Rising Tuberculosis Cases Amid Cuts to Funding From US: The WHO reports that tuberculosis cases in children are rising globally ...
healthline.com/health-news/tuberculosis-cases-increasing-globally
Multidrug-resistant #tuberculosis (TB) is a form of TB caused by bacteria that do not respond to the 2 most effective first-line TB drugs ... Show more
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB)
WHO warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts: Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/tuberculosis-surge-possible-usaid-cuts-trump-who-rcna195190
#Tuberculosis - or TB - is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs.
Common symptoms incl.:
🫁 Cough
🫁 Chest pains
🫁 Weight loss
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Tuberculosis (TB)
@DrTedros "Multidrug-resistant #tuberculosis (TB) also remains a serious challenge. Treatment success rates for people with MDR-TB have increased to 68% ... Show more
Gender can affect health needs, access to health care and treatment received.
Everyone deserves equal care and confidence in their health care.WHO releases guidance on gender inequalities and antimicrobial resistance
Today is #WorldTBDay .#Tuberculosis - or TB - is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs.
Common symptoms include
❗️ Cough
❗️ Chest ... Show more
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis (TB): WHO fact sheet on tuberculosis (TB): includes key facts, definition, global impact, treatment, HIV and TB, multidrug-resistant TB and WHO ...
who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tuberculosis
Key FactsTuberculosis: Significance, Treatment, and Prevention
Mar 24, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: who.int
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: who.int
- In 2022, 1.3 million people worldwide died from tuberculosis, including 167,000 people with HIV. This infectious disease ranks as the second most deadly illness after COVID-19.
- Tuberculosis is a prevalent disease that affects all age groups and countries. With an estimated 10.6 million cases globally in 2022, it is both preventable and curable.
- The administration of the BCG vaccine in certain countries aims to reduce the spread of tuberculosis. Symptoms such as persistent cough, chest pain, weakness, weight loss, fever, and night sweats are characteristic of the disease.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of rapid tests for diagnosing tuberculosis and treatment with antibiotics. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis remains a challenge for public health and health security.
Multidrug-resistant #tuberculosis (TB) is a form of TB caused by bacteria that do not respond to the 2 most effective first-line TB drugs ... Show more
Multidrug-resistant #tuberculosis (TB) is a form of TB caused by bacteria that do not respond to the 2 most effective first-line TB drugs ... Show more
WHO urges investments for the scale up of tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment
who.int/news/item/18-03-2024-who-urges-investments-for-the-scale-up-of-tuberculosis-screening-and-preventive-treatment