Dr. Soumya Swaminathan Appointed as Principal Adviser for National TB Elimination Programme

Prof. (Dr.) Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principal Adviser for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. This high-profile appointment underscores the Indian government’s commitment to eradicating tuberculosis as a public health threat.
High TB Burden: India accounts for about a quarter of the global TB cases.
Drug-Resistant TB: The rise of multi-drug resistant and extensively drug-resistant TB poses a significant challenge.
TB-HIV Co-infection: Managing TB in HIV-positive individuals requires specialized approaches.
Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty, malnutrition, and lack of awareness contribute to the TB burden.

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