Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of hope, not fear. Yet, for many women in India, an unexpected health challenge often shadows this special phase — Tuberculosis (TB). While TB is a curable disease, it poses unique dangers when it affects expecting mothers. Left undiagnosed or untreated, TB during pregnancy can lead to severe […]
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When two deadly infections team up, the result can be devastating. Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) — two of the world’s most serious infectious diseases — form a dangerous alliance that continues to challenge India’s healthcare system. Known as HIV–TB coinfection, this combination is responsible for higher rates of illness and death, especially
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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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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
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