Vineet Bhatia

[Survivors Against TB @SATB1231]

They survived TB.
They shouldn’t have had to survive the stigma too.
This #WorldTBDay,
we stand with every silenced voice,
every hidden story,
every life forced to fight twice as hard.

It’s time we change that.

[DD News @DDNewslive]

On World Tuberculosis Day, the theme “Yes! We can end TB” underscores the need to raise awareness of tuberculosis and reaffirm our commitment to eliminating it worldwide. Early detection, proper treatment, a healthy diet and collective action can help build a TB-free future.

Together, we can break the stigma and ensure access to care for all. Every step towards awareness and support brings us closer to a healthier, TB-free world.

#WorldTBDay2026 #HealthForAll

@MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda @MIB_India @PIB_India

[Soumya Swaminathan @doctorsoumya]

On #WorldTBDay, @the_hindu carries a number of articles exploring different aspects, challenges & opportunities for #TB control. We need a comprehensive, holistic approach to end TB! @JPNadda @DrJitendraSingh @MoHFW_INDIA @icmr_nirt @ICMRDELHI @ANRFIndia @DBTIndia @WHOSEARO

[World Health Organization South-East Asia @WHOSEARO]

If you are a close contact of a TB patient or belong to a high risk group, know that #tuberculosis preventive treatment can stop TB disease.

#EndTB

[Soumya Swaminathan @doctorsoumya]

On #WorldTBDay, I lay out in @htTweets few priorities for India & other LMICs- reduce TB mortality urgently, focus on the most vulnerable, improve access to new diagnostics & accelerate R&D. @JPNadda @WHO @WHOSEARO @ICMRDELHI @MoHFW_INDIA @ANRFIndia @PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh

[Press Trust of India @PTI_News]

VIDEO | Delhi: The WHO and the Health Ministry launched the Metro Campaign earlier today.

WHO South East Asia Region officer in-charge, Catharina Boehme, says, “The health of women should be an important topic for everyone. And here, through this Metro campaign, we hope that we will reach as many passengers as possible and that every passenger in this train makes this their topic. Healthy women, that's what matters to us. And we stand firm with the government of India in our commitment to fight for healthy women and for TB eradication.”

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)

[Press Trust of India @PTI_News]

VIDEO | Delhi: WHO and the Health Ministry launch a metro campaign, flagged off by WHO South-East Asia Region officer-in-charge Catharina Boehme and Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)

[ANI @ANI]

#WATCH | Delhi: Dr Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge (OIC) for the WHO South-East Asia Region, says, "This campaign, 'Healthy Women, Healthy Nation,' means a lot to me personally, because all over the world and in India, many women still face stigma due to cultural norms. They don't have access to good health care. They face diagnostic delays, for example, for tuberculosis and many other diseases. I want this to become your campaign, everybody's campaign on behalf of the World Health Organisation and on behalf of the government of India..."

[All India Radio News @airnewsalerts]

🔸The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with #WHO, launched a month-long campaign at #Sultanpur Metro Station focusing on women’s and girls’ health and well-being.

🔸Running through December and January, the initiative will spread messages on women’s safety, mental health, digital inclusion, PC&PNDT, and TB awareness across metro trains and select stations.

@MoHFW_INDIA | @WHOSEARO | @OfficialDMRC

[World Health Organization South-East Asia @WHOSEARO]

.@WHO and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare #India 🇮🇳 today launched a #Delhimetro campaign 'Healthy Women = Healthy Nations' focusing on women's and girl's health and well-being.

The month-long campaign will run along two important routes that usually span along 87 metro stations and approximately 102 kms in total.

These two routes together see around 4 million passengers every day.

#BcozSheMatters is a reminder and call for action as when a woman is healthy, her family stays healthy which contributes to the health of a nation.

#womenhealth #women #HealthForAll #WHOSEARO

[World Health Organization South-East Asia @WHOSEARO]

Launched at #RC78, Ending tuberculosis in the WHO South-East Asia Region: Reflections and road ahead in the milestone year of 2025 underscores the importance of scaling up rapid diagnostics, shorter all-oral treatment regimens, and integrating TB services with primary health care and social protection systems.

It also calls for bold investments in research, innovation, and community engagement to transform the TB response.

🔗 https://t.co/K7q01Bc5g1

#EndTB #HealthForAll #WHOSEARO #PublicHealth

[Vineet Bhatia @dr_vb]

@ShashiTharoor @Suhelseth OED was perhaps created in that building, but it seems it was cremated in this post.

[World Health Organization South-East Asia @WHOSEARO]

Research and innovation capacity varies across the Region. The results of efforts are often siloed and unavailable for collaborative use. The rise in drug-resistant forms of #TB remain very concerning, Dr Catharina Boehme said emphasizing on data sharing, community engagement and cooperation.

#endTB #healthforall

[World Health Organization South-East Asia @WHOSEARO]

#Tuberculosis remains the leading cause of death and a significant contributor to antimicrobial resistance in South-East Asia Region. In 2023, nearly 5 million people developed #TB, and close to 600 000 died from the disease, Dr Catherina Boehme (@BoehmeCatharina), Officer-In-Charge, WHO South-East Asia, today flagged, emphasizing on collaboration to accelerate research and innovation to end TB.

She opened a 3⃣-day virtual workshop today on advancing research and innovation to accelerate momentum towards ending TB. Experts, national program managers from Member countries, partners and WHO collaborating centers are participating.

#endTB #healthforall

[Vineet Bhatia @dr_vb]

@UCMSofficial Congratulations! so glad to see the activities of the Community Medicine department.

[Ministry of Health @MoHFW_INDIA]

#TBMuktBharat | टीबी का इलाज संभव है, बस ज़रूरत है समय पर जांच की। झिझकें नहीं, नज़दीकी सरकारी स्वास्थ्य केंद्र में जाकर नि:शुल्क जांच कराएं और मास्क का उपयोग करें।

आपकी सत���्कता ही सबसे बड़ा बचाव है।

[Vineet Bhatia @dr_vb]

Flew @airindia from New Delhi to Mumbai. Today's experience was nice...much better than before. The services seem to be improving.. #AIFans #FlyAI

[Saima Wazed @drSaimaWazed]

An amazing discussion with fellow panelists, strong youth voices & audience.
@WHOSEARO we have plans to find more effective means to listen & learn from the real experts, the #Adolescents about how we can improve their health outcomes

[Vineet Bhatia @dr_vb]

Key messages from the chair @doctorsoumya at @WHOSEARO organised TB session: 1. TB deaths are unacceptable and need audit, 2. Wider use of technology and AI to improve access, 3. Meaningful community engagement, 4. Multicountry collaboration in R&I. @WorldHealthSmt

[Vineet Bhatia @dr_vb]

Thanks to chair and Panelists for their tremendous support and insightful discussions during the @WHOSEARO TB session at the @WorldHealthSmt. @doctorsoumya @SarabChadha @ICMRDELHI @BMGFIndia @FINDdx @SpeakTB
Inclusive research and innovation in TB that promotes equity and access