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Similar to COVID, Tuberculosis also spreads via aerosols expelled when exhaled deeply

Research suggests that some methods used to limit COVID transmission — masks, open windows or doors, and being outdoors as much as possible — could curtail TB as well.

Tuberculosis deaths rise for first time in more than decade due to COVID-19 pandemic

Evidence of the ancient disease has been found in Egyptian mummies and it is believed to have killed more people in history than any other infectious illness

COVID-19 underlined importance of quality healthcare system accessible to everyone: President

He also said that the entire National TB Elimination Program was at the forefront in fight against COVID-19.

World Tuberculosis Day 2021: Theme stresses on need to act to end disease; history and significance of day

The cause behind tuberculosis was discovered in 1882, at a time when the disease was the reason behind the death of one out of seven people in Europe and America

New TB treatment will reduce burden of constantly taking pills, cost for infected patients

Treatment will initially be administered in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and Zimbabwe and seven other nations will follow later.

All those diagnosed with TB should get tested for COVID-19 says health ministry

Tuberculosis and COVID-19 are infectious diseases, which primarily attack the lungs and present with similar symptoms of cough, fever and difficulty in breathing.

Disrupted health service in low-middle income countries might lead to increase in HIV, TB, malaria related deaths due to COVID-19 pandemic

Maintaining access to ART for HIV, diagnosis and treatment for TB and distribution of insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria could mitigate the broader health impact of the virus.

Coronavirus pandemic brings importance of immunisation to the fore; MMR or BCG vaccine may protect against severe COVID-19

The importance of immunisation has probably never seemed as important as it does during this pandemic.

Indo-US trade war is a new challenge to India’s TB elimination program

In the recent past, the elimination of TB has been given the highest priority by the government.

Uttar Pradesh responsible for 20% of total notified TB cases in country, says India Tuberculosis Report 2019

Union Minister also flagged off National TB Prevalence Survey Vans, which will move around several districts of India to help identify people suffering from TB