❓ Did you know silent #tuberculosis infections pose a hidden threat?
We are actively testing and treating these asymptomatic cases. This intervention against silent #TB is critical to achieve national TB elimination goals.
#EndTB
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In December JEET 2.0 activities were launched in Odisha where @FINDdx will be supporting the state with capacity building and training on TB preventive treatment cascade. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega ! @TbOdisha@ddgtb2017
https://t.co/q6W3o8j1ly An 18-month study was conducted by BJ Government Medical College & @JohnsHopkins to assess the @WHO recommended #3HP regime among people living with HIV/AIDS, children living with HIV & child contacts of those with pulmonary #TB@ICMRDELHI@IMAIndiaOrg
https://t.co/U1Mk98ljNc @WHO's guideline on preventive #TB treatment creates the possibility of choice by not ranking the regimens by preference or effectiveness. Healthcare facilities & outreach programs need to embrace the range & ensure that the choice exists in practice too.
https://t.co/XyUanvsfxZ Unraveling the devastating effect of #COVID19 on #TB care cascade. "Findings suggest a need for policies to protect the existing healthcare systems for #TB, other communicable & non-communicable diseases in future health emergencies.” @ddgtb2017@TBHDJ
https://t.co/XabW4wxMBZ "Lok Bhagidari, people’s participation, is essential activity to eliminate the burden of #tuberculosis in the country. I exhort people to come forward to become Nikshay Mitras, as it can go a long way to make India #TB-free.” @mansukhmandviya@ddgtb2017
https://t.co/HiWlJcDZim Researchers discovered #TB case rates to be persistently high and case detection to be low in jails, indicating the need for health organisations to step up efforts to stop the spread of #TB among this high-risk demographic. @TBHDJ@FINDdx @ddgtb
@StopTB
https://t.co/5slhCI2N5E "Tuberculosis is set to overtake Covid-19 as the world’s most deadly infectious disease, with medical experts warning its resurgence represents a “ticking timebomb” healthcare emergency." @TBHDJ@GlobalFund@StopTB@BMGFIndia@ddgtb2017@TbDivision
https://t.co/4ZRcbOyHqV “This would not only increase the sensitivity of TB diagnosis, but also widen access to drug-resistance testing, and reduce the risk of amplifying drug-resistant TB strains.” @paimadhu @puneetkdewan@doctorsoumya@runaanu@FINDdx@ddgtb2017@TBHDJ
https://t.co/xd8XkKkBXF Identifying #TB cases & handholding them till they cross the finish line must continue to remain India's focus. Awareness, filling diagnosis and treatment gaps, preventive therapy are key to achieve a #TB free India @ddgtb2017@TBHDJ@DrRaghuramRao@StopTB
https://t.co/lOsD7HNdFB Paediatric #TB is emerging as a major challenge for healthcare systems. Globally, it is one of the top 10 major causes of mortality among children (>15 years) with catastrophic costs leading to financial burdens.. @FINDdx@CHAI_health@IMAIndiaOrg@TBHDJ