“When I recover, I want to play cricket,” says Deepak Shegar, a 23-year-old whose aspirations extend far beyond his battle with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). With dreams of a career in the garment industry, a love for cricket, and a desire for a brand-new bike, Deepak’s journey to pursue his goals has been long and challenging. … Read more
Namrata’s story is a testament to the timeless principle that consistency is crucial. Her disciplined approach to maintaining a routine, embracing a healthy lifestyle, and adhering to medication regimens demonstrates that even conditions like drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) can be overcome. In 2016, Namrata was employed at a daycare in an international school in Chembur, Mumbai. … Read more
Over 20 leading experts and practitioners in the field of tuberculosis (TB) research and healthcare presented their research at the 3rd edition of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) South Asia TB Day in Kathmandu, Nepal. Organized in collaboration with Nepal’s National Tuberculosis Control Centre (NTCC), this crucial scientific conference convened over 80 … Read more