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India registers 16% decline in TB incidence: Annual India TB report

India's annual TB report reveals a 16% decrease in TB incidence from 2015 to 2022, surpassing the global decline. The National TB Elimination Programme reported... India's annual TB report reveals a 16% decrease in TB incidence from 2015 to 2022, surpassing the global decline. The National TB Elimination Programme reported the highest number of TB cases in 2023, notably from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Treatment coverage improved to 80%, with a decline in TB mortality to 23 per lakh population. The programme's achievements include case notification rates, MDR-TB diagnosis, active case-finding efforts, and addressing TB-HIV co-infection. India aims to eliminate TB by 2025, aligning with global health goals despite remaining among the countries with a significant TB burden.

Health Concerns Surrounding 'Beni-koji' Dietary Supplement in Japan

Japan issued a nationwide recall of the 'beni-koji choleste help' dietary supplement due to concerns over two deaths and 106 hospitalisations potentially linked... Japan issued a nationwide recall of the 'beni-koji choleste help' dietary supplement due to concerns over two deaths and 106 hospitalisations potentially linked to the product. The supplement contains red yeast rice known for lowering bad cholesterol but can also produce a toxin called citrinin, leading to kidney diseases. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, the company behind the supplement, has recalled 300,000 units and stated it did not find citrinin in the recalled products. The Japanese government plans urgent inspections on 6,000 health products to ensure safety amid growing concerns over health-related issues from certain supplements containing red yeast rice.

Study Reveals Overestimation of Anaemia Prevalence in India

A study led by Dr. Anura Kurpad from St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, challenges previous anaemia prevalence estimates in India, suggesting overestimation... A study led by Dr. Anura Kurpad from St. John's Medical College, Bengaluru, challenges previous anaemia prevalence estimates in India, suggesting overestimation due to methodology differences. The study involved 4,613 participants across eight states, using venous blood analysis, which differs from capillary blood methods used in surveys like NFHS. Institutions like ICMR-NIN and CSIR collaborated on the study, highlighting discrepancies in haemoglobin measurements and advocating for WHO's recommendation of venous blood analysis for accurate anaemia diagnosis. These findings have significant implications for public health policies, emphasizing the need for precise prevalence data to target interventions effectively.

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India registers 16% decline in TB incidence: Annual India TB report

Health Concerns Surrounding 'Beni-koji' Dietary Supplement in Japan

Study Reveals Overestimation of Anaemia Prevalence in India

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