`Myanmar desperate for HIV and TB drugs`

Last Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 09:38

Doctors Without Borders warned in its report that the situation in Myanmar could worsen.

`No drug-resistant TB case in India`

Last Updated: Friday, January 20, 2012, 13:45

There are no cases of total drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) reported in the country.

Central team examines Drug Resistant TB cases in Mumbai

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 23:24

Even as a Union Health Ministry team of doctors ascertains facts and starts analysis of reported cases of drug resistant Tuberculosis in Mumbai, the Ministry has taken objection to terming such cases as Totally Drug Resistant (TDR).

Govt probes drug resistant TB cases in Mumbai

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 14:49

The health ministry Tuesday sent a team to Mumbai to ascertain facts about the new development.

Arunachal launches DOTS plus for TB patients

Last Updated: Saturday, January 14, 2012, 12:46

The service was launched at DOTS Plus Site at Arunachal State Hospital, Naharlagun yesterday.

Lankan diplomat immunity won’t be affected: Envoy

Last Updated: Friday, August 5, 2011, 15:32

A criminal complaint has been filed in Switzerland against a Lankan diplomat and ex-Army general.

Website giving information on TB launched

Last Updated: Friday, May 7, 2010, 00:18

A website `DOTS Delhi` giving detailed information on TB for the convenience of patients by Chief Minister Sheila Dixit.

Haryana launches 2nd phase of revised TB control prog

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 18:11

Haryana has launched the second phase of the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme which aims at lowering mortality and transmission of the disease.

USD 279-m Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB, malaria

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 00:02

International financing institution Global Fund on Tuesday announced a grant of USD 279.5 million for India to fight AIDs, TB and Malaria, taking the total funding to USD 1.2 billion during the past seven years.

Somali pirates release Malaysian ship: NGO

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2009, 13:28

Somali pirates have released a Malaysian tugboat and its 11 Indonesian crew members after a ransom was paid, ending an eight-month ordeal, a Kenya-based maritime watchdog group said on Monday.