Carrying innovative new diagnostic tools for TB in plastic tubs, they went from islet to islet on pump boats, braving inclement weather, to screen and diagnose people with . This resulted in a tremendous increase in TB case finding upfront: 316% rise in new TB case detection, and 1292% rise in screening of those with… Read More »
What Are the Lessons Learned from the Tuberculosis Vaccine Rollout?
Science first: “While the neonatal BCG vaccination is partially effective in reducing the risk and severity of serious forms of TB, like miliary TB and TB meningitis in infants and young children, it is poorly protective against pulmonary disease in adolescents and adults. There is a critical need for new TB vaccines that are more… Read More »
Can New Medtech Help India Fight Tuberculosis?
The disease is preventable, treatable, and curable, but early diagnosis remains the key. Accurate diagnosis of TB early in the infection cycle can help accelerate therapy and curb the spread of the disease. “Given the current infrastructure in India, the early diagnosis of TB continues to be the biggest hurdle in treatment compliance. For TB… Read More »
