Health Ministry rejects reports of tuberculosis medicine shortages
The ministry has labelled these reports as vague and ill-informed, lacking specific information about the availability of anti-TB medicines in stock
The ministry has labelled these reports as vague and ill-informed, lacking specific information about the availability of anti-TB medicines in stock
<p>Monthly nutrition assistance of Rs.500 / – is given to 1898 patients undergoing treatment under Nikshaya Poshan Yojana of Government of India Tuberculosis (TB) which was once considered almost incurable, can now be eradicated with regular treatment due to early diagnosis and availability of effective drugs. Tuberculosis Prevention Day is celebrated on 24th March every […]</p>
<p>With the ongoing pandemic of SARS Covid-19, let’s not ignore the more notorious tuberculosis (TB). It is caused by bacteria called tubercle bacilli and usually infects the lungs. But other organs such as the spine, brain, intestines, and kidney may also be involved albeit much less frequently. TB spreads usually by droplets or air coughed […]</p>