Union Health Minister takes charge as Chairperson of Stop TB Partnership Board
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