TB

Child TB infections rise 10 percent in European region

Tuberculosis (TB) infections among children in the European region rose 10% in 2023, indicating ongoing… Read More

USAID cuts put tuberculosis response in peril, WHO says

The Trump administration's decision to pause U.S. foreign aid would undo progress made in containing… Read More

TB, malaria, newborn health services must restart, says USAID memo

American-funded aid efforts to tackle diseases such as malaria, as well as preventing newborn baby… Read More

US, Sindh govt launch $9mn initiative to combat tuberculosis

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Sindh Minister for Health and Population Dr Azra… Read More

Global Fund seeks $18 billion to end HIV, TB and malaria

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria on Wednesday sought to raise at… Read More

TB drug price slashed in global push to thwart killer disease

The initiatives came as the United Nations seeks to galvanize the campaign against TB, which… Read More

Tuberculosis treatment for developing countries to cost $1,040

A newly approved three-drug treatment for tuberculosis will be available in 150 countries including India… Read More

Newly approved TB regimen drastically cuts treatment time

The three-drug regimen consists of bedaquiline, pretomanid and linezolid – collectively known as the BPaL… Read More

Hepatitis C, TB patients to be provided free testing, treatment: minister

Inaugurating a model centre for infectious disease in Islamabad, Federal Minister of National Health Services… Read More

Fund battling AIDS, TB and malaria seeks $14 billion to invigorate fight

At least $14 billion is needed to accelerate the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria… Read More

AIDS’ screening ordered for TB patients across Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab Health Department on Friday decided to conduct AIDS screening tests of tuberculosis patients… Read More

FM Qureshi resolves to root out TB from Pakistan by 2030

ISLAMABAD: At the United Nations, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reaffirmed Pakistan's full commitment… Read More

UN agrees global plan to battle TB ahead of first-ever summit

UNITED NATIONS: UN member-states have agreed on a global plan to step up the fight… Read More

US researchers develop rapid blood test for TB

WASHINGTON: US researchers on Monday said they have developed a fast blood test for tuberculosis… Read More

WHO suspends TB drugs from big India supplier on quality fears

The World Health Organization has suspended the approval of tuberculosis drugs made by India's Svizera… Read More