Urban areas need rethinking to make them healthier, safer places, with basic services for all residents. The pandemic has exposed weaknesses in design and governance of cities Gautam Bhan Indian Institute for Human Settlements UN Development Swachh Bharat Urban Amitabh Kant Smart Future Cities India

Pleasure to meet புஸ்சி பெனிஸ் & his team to discuss response to #COVID19 & measures to further control transmission. So far, low mortality, but cases rising rapidly. Needs strong public health response, incl ⬆️ testing, tracking, treating, isolating, quarantining & surveillance

#IndiaFightsCorona World Health Organization (WHO) has advised 140 tests per day per million population. With focussed Centre led efforts and effective implementation by States/UTs, 34 of them have exceeded this requirement.

#IndiaFightsCorona Last 5 lakh recoveries have been recorded in only 8 days in comparison to preceding 5 lakh recoveries which were recorded in 10 and 9 days, respectively.

Covid-19 vaccine: India’s key role in ending the pandemic | Analysis - analysis - Hindustan Times Principal Scientific Adviser, Govt. of India CEPI Dr. Renu Swarup ICMR Dr Harsh Vardhan @GaviSeth Department of Biotechnology PMO India Adar Poonawalla Samina Hamied Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Ministry of Health hindustantimes.com/analysis/covid…

Heartfelt congratulations to Soumya Swaminathan - Her stellar contribution to TB research has tremendously helped in elevating the issue in India and globally. We thank her for guiding our Expert Group through the years #TBHaregaDeshJeetega

TB services disrupted in many countries, potentially reducing diagnosis and increasing mortality. Human resources and lab equipment must not be diverted World Health Organization (WHO) Stop TB Partnership GCAT USAID Dr. Tom Frieden @icmrnirt1 Prof.Dr.Er. DEVENDRA SWAROOP BHARGAVA The Union theguardian.com/world/2020/nov…

We thank our members – Vincent H Pala and Vandana Chavan - for representing the forum at Global TB Caucus' virtual Asia Pacific TB Summit. We are happy to participate in these critical discussions on TB, that affects millions even today. Dr Harsh Vardhan Soumya Swaminathan

Digital disruptions in the Indian health system, increased use of tele-consultations and highest political commitment indicate the start of a digital health revolution in the country writes Arvind Gupta, Founder, DIF via the The Indian Express bit.ly/3abrNZP

Join us for an insightful session with Dr.Dalbir Singh at 12pm IST tomorrow on facebook.com/khptb as we discuss how to create a favourable policy environment for accelerating TB elimination @usaid #choosetolead #IWD2021 #khpt4change #EndTB #endthestigma #SpeakOut #TBDivision

Let’s fight against stigma and discrimination faced by women with TB so that they can freely access care and lead dignified lives while receiving treatment! USAID #itstime #theclockisticking #women #tbisurvivor #womenhealth #tbday #worldtbday #khpt4change #EndTB #endthestigma

Important learnings from #COVID19 need to be studied closely and embedded into campaigns to eliminate other infectious diseases such as TB, writes GCAT president Dalbir Singh and Rupak. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega Ministry of Health Dr Harsh Vardhan TB Harega Desh Jeetega bit.ly/3vW2SSD

Today is #WorldTBDay. Let us pledge to raise awareness on TB, its symptoms and treatment. We must ensure that people have access to proper testing, treatment and care. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega #EndTB Ministry of Health Dr Harsh Vardhan Central TB Division | #TBMuktBharat Vikas Sheel IAS Dr Raghuram Rao

President Major Dalbir Singh’s message on the importance of timely and appropriate TB care. GCAT continues its efforts to raise the profile of TB and ensure a whole of society approach to its elimination. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega #WorldTBDay #EndTB Ministry of Health TB Harega Desh Jeetega Dr Harsh Vardhan

Listen to Dr. Nerges Mistry, Director and Trustee, Foundation for Medical Research and GCAT member who shares her views on #WorldTBDay and highlights the need for a holistic approach to TB care. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega #EndTB TB Harega Desh Jeetega Ministry of Health Dr Harsh Vardhan

Read this informative article which debunks 11 myths around TB. Thank you BOOM Live for doing a factcheck about basic misconceptions about the disease. #TBHaregaDeshJeetega Ministry of Health Dr Harsh Vardhan Central TB Division | #TBMuktBharat Jency Jacob boomlive.in/health/world-t… boomlive.in/health/world-t…

Join Global Health Strategies & Ananta Aspen Centre for the launch of a white paper & fireside chat on “Role of India in Increasing Access & Affordability to Life Saving Pharmaceuticals” 30th March | 6:30 PM Register: bit.ly/india-for-world

GCAT is deeply saddened by the passing of our dear member Rajeev Satav ji. A young and dynamic leader, always willing to lend his voice to critical issues like TB elimination. His contributions to #EndTB movement will always be remembered. Our deepest condolences to his family.

It’s not enough to have a #COVID19 vaccine, targeted vaccination campaigns are a must! While COVID-19 overran India, the hamlet of Janefal fought vaccine hesitancy by going door-to-door, enlisting health workers, village heads, even police officers. The result? 100% coverage.