TB Death Rate Drops, But Infections Surge; Maharashtra Ranks Second in the Country
TB mortality has declined, dropping from 5.5% in 2015 to 4.5% in 2024. The number of tuberculosis (TB) patients in…
Special TB OPDs to be Launched in 16 BMC Hospitals
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to start dedicated Outpatient Departments (OPDs) for tuberculosis (TB) across its 16 suburban…
Increasing Private Sector Involvement in TB Registration: 49% of Cases in the State Reported by Private Hospitals
In a significant shift towards greater private sector involvement in public health, the registration of tuberculosis (TB) cases by private…
World TB Day: India Tops in Global TB Cases – Key Prevention Tips to Stay Safe
Maharashtra recorded an average of 26 new tuberculosis (TB) cases every hour last year. The good news is that TB…