Union Health Minister takes charge as Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board
Union Health Minister takes charge as Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board
Published 30th Aug, 2021
Tuberculosis is known as a silent epidemic, and COVID-19 has exacerbated the situation. Elaborate.(150 Words)
Approach:
Introduce by giving brief description about the disease, its causes and affects. Highlight the situation by giving the facts like TB kills more than 2 lakh Indians annually
Discuss how COVID-19 worsened the condition of TB in India
Enlist government steps taken in this direction, like DOTS, ‘TB harega Desh jeetega’
Also discuss on international collaboration on tackling TB