When a parent or family member is diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB), it’s not just the patient who feels anxious — children in the household often sense something is wrong too.But how do you explain TB to children without frightening them? How do you replace fear with understanding? The answer lies in honesty, empathy, and simplicity. […]
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Tuberculosis (TB) has been part of public conversation for so long that it has gathered layers of myths and misunderstandings. One of the most common — and most damaging — is the belief that you can catch TB by sharing food, utensils, or a cup of tea with someone who has the disease. Let’s be
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Tuberculosis (TB) is often called a “silent disease” because it hides in plain sight. Its early signs can be so common — a cough, slight fever, or fatigue — that many people mistake them for a seasonal illness or ignore them altogether. But recognising TB symptoms early is the most powerful tool we have to
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Imagine a silent threat weakening your body’s defences, making way for a dangerous disease. That’s what smoking does when it comes to tuberculosis (TB). In India, where TB is a big health problem, the connection between smoking cigarettes or bidis and this infectious disease is a serious concern. TB is preventable and treatable, but certain
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For millions of daily wage workers in India, a cough is more than an inconvenience—it can be the first sign of a disease that robs both health and livelihood. Tuberculosis (TB) doesn’t just attack the body; it dismantles financial stability, forcing families into a spiral of lost income, debt, and hardship. When every day’s wage
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