Dr. Soumya Swaminathan Appointed as Principal Adviser for National TB Elimination Programme
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- 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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Published date : 10 Jul 2024 05:02PM