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New Roadmap Addresses TB in Children
The 'Roadmap for Childhood Tuberculosis: Towards Zero Deaths' - the first ever plan which specifically addresses TB in children and outlines the path towards zero deaths from childhood TB - was jointly launched on 1st October 2013, in Washington
UNITAID Making A Difference in Supporting TB Programs
Earlier this year we had visited many biosafety level (BSL) III laboratories in India where one of the latest diagnostic tools were available to do drug susceptibility testing (DST) for tuberculosis (TB). One red-coloured sticker on these diagnostic
Integrated TB and HIV Care in Myanmar Gives Hope
There is no doubt that tuberculosis (TB) and HIV care should be integrated at different levels, particularly in high burden settings.
New Machine to Diagnose TB Within Two Hours
Diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) and also getting to know with accuracy about resistance to one of the two most powerful anti-TB drugs (Rifampicin) is increasingly becoming a reality on the ground.
Government TB Treatment is Free and Reliable in India
48 year old Deepak, was leading a happy normal life with his wife and 3 children. He was working in a government job as a driver in the police department in Ramgarh district of Uttarakhand when, way back in 1997, he suddenly vomited blood one day.
