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Indian-origin US physicians to partner with USAID to fight TB

Indian-origin US physicians to partner with USAID to fight TB

MUMBAI: The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) today announced a partnership with United States Agency for International Development(USAID) to end tuberculosis(TB) in India. The AAPI signed a Memorandum of Understanding in this regard with USAID in New Delhi a few days ago, its functionaries said in a press conference here today. Click here to […]

2.8 million TB cases in India, but WHO notes higher funding

2.8 million TB cases in India, but WHO notes higher funding

Following a 2012 decision to mandatorily notify TB cases, India has registered a 37% jump in cases between 2013-16, shows a new global TB report released by WHO, which also takes note of the Indian government’s moves towards increased funding for TB elimination. At 27.9 lakh, India’s TB incidence in 2016 was down marginally from […]