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 […]
You cannot catch TB from sharing food: Busting common myths Read More »
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
TB’s double blow: Destroying health and livelihood for India’s daily wage workers Read More »
In many parts of rural and urban India, where women’s health often takes a back seat to family responsibilities, a silent struggle unfolds. A persistent cough is brushed aside as “just a cold,” not out of ignorance, but out of fear—fear of stigma, judgment, or becoming a burden. For countless women, tuberculosis (TB) is not
Why women often hide TB symptoms and how we can change it Read More »
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