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March 25, 2026 3:41 PM

India launches first global clinical study integrating Ayurveda with modern TB treatment

Marking World Tuberculosis Day, India on Tuesday launched a first-of-its-kind global clinical study to scientifically evaluate the integration of Ayurveda with standard tuberculosis treatment, in a major step towards achieving a TB-free nation. Announcing the initiative, Union Minister Jitendra Singh described the study as a unique convergence of modern biotechnology and traditional knowledge systems aimed at improving treatment outcomes through a holistic and patient-centric approach. The stu...

March 24, 2026 3:21 PM

PM Modi shares J.P. Nadda’s article highlighting Jan Bhagidari as key to TB-free India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda outlining India’s progress and strategy towards eliminating tuberculosis (TB), with a strong emphasis on public participation and scientific innovation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, “Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda writes about the country’s journey towards eliminating TB, anchored in Jan Bhagidari. He highlights that India has made sustained investme...

March 23, 2026 5:29 PM

President Murmu calls for collective action to eliminate tuberculosis on eve of World TB Day

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday urged all stakeholders to work together with renewed resolve to eliminate tuberculosis, ahead of World TB Day on March 24. In her message on the eve of World TB Day, the President highlighted that tuberculosis continues to remain a major public health challenge, affecting millions of people globally. At the same time, she noted that India has made significant strides in tackling the disease through sustained efforts under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. She emph...

March 25, 2025 12:09 PM

World TB Day 2025 Summit: Nadda highlights screening of 12.97 crore, 7.19 lakh TB patients identified in 100-day campaign

Union Health Minister JP Nadda inaugurated the World TB Day 2025 Summit in Delhi on Monday, reaffirming India's commitment to a TB-Mukt Bharat. He emphasized the nation's comprehensive approach to TB elimination, driven by a "whole of society" and "whole of government" strategy. The summit, themed “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,” highlighted significant progress in TB elimination through joint efforts from communities and the government, according to an official statement from ...

September 16, 2024 5:01 PM

President Murmu calls for unified efforts to combat tuberculosis

On the eve of World Tuberculosis Day, observed annually on March 24, President Droupadi Murmu delivered a message emphasising the importance of raising public awareness about Tuberculosis (TB) and the collective efforts needed to tackle this global health challenge. “I am happy to note that ‘World Tuberculosis Day’ is being celebrated on 24th March with the aim of increasing public awareness about Tuberculosis (TB), the President said. She highlighted the significance of this day in educ...