ehwozaJan 6, 2025
New recommendations emphasize shorter, all-oral regimens for both drug-susceptible and #drugresistantTB https://www.contagionlive.com/view/updated-tuberculosis-treatment-guidelines
Updated Tuberculosis Treatment Guidelines

New recommendations emphasize shorter, all-oral regimens for both drug-susceptible and drug-resistant TB.

ContagionLive
ehwozaJun 8, 2024
New DNA technology could slow drug-resistant tuberculosis in South Africa by providing faster, accurate testing, allowing for more effective treatment plans and potentially reducing the spread of resistant strains. #DrugResistantTB #PublicHealth https://www.businesslive.co.za/fm/fm-fox/2024-06-07-how-new-tech-could-help-slow-down-drug-resistant-tb/#google_vignette
How new tech could help slow down drug-resistant TB

From next year, the health department could look to start using tests that can show if the genetic makeup of TB germs has changed in such a way that they could be resistant to antibiotics

Financial Mail
ehwozaJun 7, 2024
New DNA tech promises faster, more accurate testing to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis in South Africa. #DrugResistantTB #PublicHealth #Innovation https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-06-06-drug-resistant-tb-how-new-tech-could-help-slow-down-the-disease/
Drug-resistant TB: how new tech could help slow down the disease

From early next year the Health Department could look to start using tests that can show whether the genetic make-up of tuberculosis germs has changed in such a way that they could be resistant to antibiotics. This was from a presentation at the 8th South African TB Conference in Durban on Wednesday.

Daily Maverick
IndiaNewsWatchApr 2, 2024

For second time in seven months, India is running short of TB drugs, putting patients at risk

The Centre, which is responsible for supplying the medicines, has asked states to arrange medicines locally.

#health #tuberculosis #TB #TBDrugs #4FDC #3FDC #DRTB #DrugResistantTB #CMSS #HealthMinistry #UnionGovt #india

https://scroll.in/article/1066080/for-second-time-in-seven-months-india-is-running-short-of-tb-drugs-putting-patients-at-risk

For second time in seven months, India is running short of TB drugs, putting patients at risk

The Centre, which is responsible for supplying the medicines, has asked states to arrange medicines locally.

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IndiaNewsWatchOct 1, 2023

After Decades of Pressure, US Drugmaker J&J Gives Up Patent on Life-Saving TB Drug

This move can lead to the entry of many manufacturers of bedaquiline, thereby reducing the exorbitant price which many governments currently find difficult to afford for all of their patients, say activists.

https://thewire.in/health/after-decades-of-pressure-us-drugmaker-jj-gives-up-patent-on-life-saving-tb-drug

#tuberculosis #JohnsonAndJohnson #bedaquiline #sirturo #DrugResistantTB #DRTB #LMICs #DrugPatents #drugs #medicine #health #healthcare #india

After Decades of Pressure, US Drugmaker J&J Gives Up Patent on Life-Saving TB Drug

This move can lead to the entry of many manufacturers of bedaquiline, thereby reducing the exorbitant price which many governments currently find difficult to afford for all of their patients, say activists.

The Wire
IndiaNewsWatchSep 27, 2023

'Disregards Struggles': Civil Society Groups Slam Govt's Denial of TB Drugs Shortage

Ministry of health claims the required drugs of TB patients are available for six months. Civil Society groups calculations show they are not there even for three months.

https://thewire.in/health/civil-society-groups-slam-health-ministry-denial-tb-drugs-shortage

#tuberculosis #TBDrugs #DrugResistantTB #DRTB #health #healthcare #UnionGovt #medicine #WHO #india

'Disregards Struggles': Civil Society Groups Slam Govt's Denial of TB Drugs Shortage

Ministry of health claims the required drugs of TB patients are available for six months. Civil Society groups calculations show they are not there even for three months.

The Wire