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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In the narrow lanes of India’s slums, life moves fast — but healthcare often moves too slow. Amidst the constant buzz of daily survival, Tuberculosis (TB) continues to quietly spread, trapping thousands in a cycle of poverty and illness. TB doesn’t discriminate, but poverty, overcrowding, and poor living conditions make urban slums a breeding ground
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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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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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