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IIT Bombay study shows how TB bacteria shield themselves from antibiotics

IIT Bombay study shows how TB bacteria shield themselves from antibiotics

A new IIT Bombay-led study shows that TB bacteria change their outer fat-rich membranes to tolerate drugs, helping them survive antibiotic treatment—especially in dormant stages

03 December,2025 01:47 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
TB cases in India drop by 21 per cent since 2015: Union Health Minister JP Nadda

TB cases in India drop by 21 per cent since 2015: Union Health Minister JP Nadda

Nadda noted the importance of further penetration of TB screening services and awareness generation at the ground level for the success of the TB elimination efforts and encouraged the MPs to support these efforts in order to make it a Jan Andolan

03 December,2025 08:07 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
WHO praises India’s progress in reducing TB detection gaps, and mortality rate

WHO praises India’s progress in reducing TB detection gaps, and mortality rate

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday lauded India for making ‘encouraging gains’ to end tuberculosis (TB), with narrowing detection gaps and reducing mortality

18 November,2025 06:09 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Chest X-rays inadequate to detect asymptomatic TB among household contacts: The

Chest X-rays inadequate to detect asymptomatic TB among household contacts: The

Commonly used chest X-rays, based on symptoms, are inadequate to detect asymptomatic tuberculosis (TB) infection among household contacts

28 October,2025 05:25 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS

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