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Today is World TB Day 2025, and this year’s theme highlights a global mission: “Yes, we can end TB – Commit, Invest, Deliver.” India continues to take strong action against tuberculosis (TB) through national programs that aim to eliminate the disease by the end of 2025.
Key efforts include free TB treatment, ₹1,000 monthly nutritional support for patients, digital health cards, and tech-based reminders to help ensure consistent medication.
Reduction in TB Cases, But Mission Still Far
Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel recently reported in the Lok Sabha that there has been an 18% reduction in TB cases since 2015. Despite this progress, the goal of a TB-free India remains distant as new infections continue, often due to delayed diagnosis and drug-resistant TB strains.
How Dangerous is TB?
Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria can lie dormant for a long time and become active when immunity drops. Delays in identifying drug resistance make treatment harder and allow the infection to spread more easily.
Types of Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary TB (Infectious) – Affects the lungs
- Extra Pulmonary TB (Non-infectious) – Affects bones, uterus, and other body parts
Modes of Transmission:
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Droplet infection
6 Common Symptoms of Tuberculosis
- Persistent dry cough
- Blood in sputum
- Chest pain
- Tiredness or restlessness
- Loss of appetite
- Low-grade fever
Strengthen Immunity with Home Remedies
Here are some effective home remedies suggested by Baba Ramdev to support TB recovery and immunity:
- Turmeric Milk: Boil raw turmeric in milk and add Shilajit for added benefit.
- Banana Mix: Blend one ripe banana, 1 cup coconut water, ½ cup curd, and 1 tsp honey. Consume twice daily.
- Drumstick Leaves: Boil and drink the water or consume the vegetable directly.
- Amla and Honey: Mix Amla powder with 1 tsp honey and eat on an empty stomach.
- Mint-Carrot Juice Mix: Combine 1 tsp mint juice, 2 tsp honey, 2 tsp vinegar, and ½ cup carrot juice. Drink three times a day.
- Herbal Mixture: Mix 200g honey, 200g sugar candy, and 100g cow ghee. Take 6g doses with cow milk.
- Chew liquorice, drink bottle gourd juice, and consume garlic fried in ghee.
Foods to Eat for TB Prevention and Recovery
- Garlic, basil, ginger, raw turmeric
- Fruits like lemon, orange, papaya, and watermelon
- Vegetables such as spinach and bottle gourd
- Dairy products: milk and cheese
- Whole grains and khichdi for easy digestion
