Infectious diseases are still the largest cause of death in the world and tuberculosis remains the leader.

THE STAKES are high in the rifampicin (a new anti-TB drug) sweepstakes. Lupin Laboratories presently dominates the market, which, according to the ministry of chemicals, did a business of Rs 236

KOLKATA, 24 MARCH: The Kolkata Municipal corporation (KMC) will deploy more voluntary field workers and Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) providers to prevent drug resistant Tuberculosis (TB).

Mr Atin Ghosh, member mayor-in-council (health) said the health department is worried over the drug resistant TB as the treatment is very costly and three to four people die on an average in the city with t

Tuberculosis (TB) in Bhutan was well under control and in keeping with international standards, according to the programme manager for TB of the health ministry, Dr Pandup Tshering.

Speakers at a seminar on Thursday called for launching drive to create awareness among the people of precautionary measures against tuberculosis (TB).

TB awareness programs have been conducted in the islands of Addu atoll to coincide with the World Tuberculosis Day. The World Tuberculosis Day is 24th of March.