W.H.O TUBERCULOSIS EPIDEMIOLOGICAL REVIEW – PUNJAB PAKISTAN 2025 Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction and Mission Objectives Mission Team and Provincial Participants Mission Activities: Detailed Chronology Key Findings Conclusions and Recommendations Way Forward Picture Gallery Executive Summary The World Health Read more…
Global Perspective: The Unrelenting Shadow of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB), an ancient disease rooted in human history, continues to cast a long shadow over global health. Despite medical advancements, TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, claiming lives and perpetuating cycles Read more…
INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge worldwide, necessitating updated guidelines to enhance case detection, treatment, and prevention. The 2024 National Tuberculosis Guidelines provide a structured approach to TB case management, ensuring improved patient outcomes while adhering to Read more…
Introduction In the fight against tuberculosis (TB), one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, innovative and collaborative approaches are essential. One such strategy is the linkage between the Population Welfare Department and the TB Control Program. By integrating family planning services Read more…
INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis (TB) is a big problem worldwide, with 10.6 million cases each year and over 1.6 million deaths. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is also growing fast, affecting over 540 million people. The mix of TB and DM is a big Read more…
INTRODUCTION The National Guidelines for Tuberculosis 2024 were released at a big event at the RAMADA Hotel, Pakistan. This event is a big step in the fight against tuberculosis. It shows a key moment in Pakistan’s healthcare and its battle Read more…
The Global End TB Strategy 2023-2030 is a comprehensive plan to end TB as a public health threat by 2030. It aims to reduce TB deaths by 95% and new cases by 90% between 2015 and 2035. Pakistan, as a Read more…
INTRODUCTION The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a big step in fighting tuberculosis (TB). They prequalified a new test for TB. This test could change how we find and treat TB and drug-resistant TB around the world. The new Read more…
NHSP Background: The National Health Support Program (NHSP) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s healthcare system, with a focus on enhancing the quality of essential health services at the primary care level. Launched in July 2022, the program Read more…
INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most pressing global health challenges. Despite being preventable and curable, it is the second leading infectious cause of death worldwide, after COVID-19, and nearly doubles the mortality caused by HIV/AIDS. The Global Tuberculosis Read more…