Tag: What is Tuberculosis?

India’s anti-tuberculosis fight 

India’s anti-tuberculosis fight Tuberculosis: A Persistent Challenge Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health concern, with India bearing over 25% of the world’s TB cases. Despite progress driven by political commitment, eliminating TB requires innovative solutions and improved use of existing technologies. In 2023, 25.1 lakh TB cases were diagnosed in India, indicating stronger case-finding efforts. Current Treatment Regimens and Challenges Existing treatments for drug-resistant TB are long and difficult, with patients needing 13-14 tablets daily for shorter regimens (9-11 months) or 4-5 tablets daily for longer regimens (18-24 months). These treatments are physically and mentally taxing, with severe side effects,…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/03/2024

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/03/2024Timely restatementOn sustainable building materialsNow, boys can learn Mohiniyattam at KalamandalamIndia achieves 16%decline in new TB cases since 2015Why are Rohingya refugees risking their lives at sea?CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28/03/2024 Timely restatement (General Studies- Paper II) Source : The Hindu The recent Supreme Court order highlights the importance of adhering to fundamental legal principles, particularly in cases where judicial orders may appear to disregard them. It specifically addresses the issue of pre-trial injunctions against the media in civil defamation suits. Such orders, the Court emphasizes, can significantly impact freedom of speech and the public’s right to…