Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 07 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Nature Study Maps Essential Gene Interactions in Tuberculosis Bacterium

A new Nature study has produced a comprehensive map of essential-gene interactions in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, offering researchers a sharper view of the bacterium’s core biology and its weak points. The work could accelerate target discovery for next-generation tuberculosis therapies at a time when drug resistance remains a major global health threat.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 10:03 PM IST

Josh Teams Launched in Cuddalore to Step Up TB Awareness and Prevention

Cuddalore has launched Josh teams as part of a renewed public-health push to intensify tuberculosis awareness, prevention, and early detection at the community level. The initiative reflects a broader governance strategy that relies on local outreach, behaviour change, and faster referral pathways to reduce the disease burden in vulnerable populations.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 11:16 PM IST

Health Minister Launches JOSH Teams to Speed India’s TB Elimination Push

Union Health Minister launched JOSH teams on Friday as part of a renewed national drive to accelerate tuberculosis elimination, framing the initiative as a field-level mechanism to sharpen surveillance, improve accountability and sustain momentum at the grassroots. The minister said 67,933 panchayats across 697 districts have been recognised as TB Mukt in 2026, underscoring both the scale of progress and the challenge of maintaining gains in a disease that remains a major public health burden.

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Global Health & Biotech8h ago

AU, WHO Renew Pact to Strengthen Africa's Health Systems Amid Funding Strains

The African Union Commission and the World Health Organization have renewed their strategic partnership with an updated memorandum of understanding aimed at accelerating health security, universal health coverage and sustainable development across Africa. Signed in Geneva during the 78th World Health Assembly, the agreement comes as global aid cuts and financial pressure threaten health gains across the continent.

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Global Health & Biotech8h ago

Timor-Leste Wins WHO Malaria-Free Certification After Two-Decade Fight

The World Health Organization has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, marking a major public health milestone for the young nation after a sustained, nationwide campaign that began soon after independence in 2002. Health officials say the achievement reflects years of political commitment, expanded diagnostics, free treatment and vector control, while warning that vigilance remains essential to prevent malaria's return.

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Global Health & Biotech8h ago

WHO Rebukes U.S. Withdrawal Notice, Warns Move Leaves America and World Less Safe

The World Health Organization said it "regrets" the United States' notification that it will withdraw from the agency, arguing the decision weakens global health security and undermines decades of cooperation. In a sharply worded statement, WHO defended its COVID-19 response, rejected Washington's criticism, and said the issue will now move to its Executive Board and World Health Assembly.

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