30 TB patients adopted by Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals as part of Pradhan Mantri Tuberculosis Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

This association was announced in an event today which was graced by the presence of honourable DM Ms. Isha Khosla, SDM, Mrs (Dr) Usha Banerjee and senior leadership from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.

The spokespersons at the event addressed the challenges around TB and highlighted how tuberculosis requires a multi-sectoral response to address the social determinants like nutritional support, living and working conditions, and an increase in access to diagnostic and treatment services.

Additionally, they also highlighted that At present, India has the world's highest tuberculosis burden, with an estimated value of 26 lakh people contracting the disease and approximately 4 lakh people dying every year, posing a substantial economic burden. At the event, the leaders also applauded the efforts of the government, the community and the institutions in the society on how they are playing a critical role in filling gaps and are addressing social determinants, around this disease.

"Apollo Hospitals has always been at the forefront of addressing health issues, especially the ones that are of national concern. Hence we are happy to associate with honourable DM South East district Ms Isha Khosla to collaboratively tackle this issue", said a spokesperson present.

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