breaking news PM announces the roll-out of shorter TB preventive treatment in Varanasi
India has pledged to eradicate TB by 2025. The Prime Minister announced the rollout of shorter TB preventive treatment and greater focus on testing, monitoring, treatment and use of technology in the fight against tuberculosis.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the One World TB Summit in Varanasi today on International Tuberculosis Day. The Prime Minister has introduced shorter preventive treatment for tuberculosis in India. Experts and pharmaceutical companies from around the world are in Varanasi to discuss ways to eradicate tuberculosis by 2030 and have more vaccines.
India has pledged to eradicate TB by 2025. The Prime Minister announced the rollout of shorter TB preventive treatment and greater focus on testing, monitoring, treatment and use of technology in the fight against tuberculosis.
Health experts around the world have expressed concern over the ongoing rollback against tuberculosis. The number of cases in 2021 was over 10.6 million, an increase of 4.5% compared to 2020.
Here in Varanasi, experts have stressed the need to refocus on surveillance, early diagnosis and accelerated vaccine development to achieve the goal of eradicating TB globally by 2030.
Watch the accompanying video from CNBC-TV18’s Shivani Bazaz for more details.
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