Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala-azar, a life-threatening neglected tropical disease.
Underscoring the importance of advance preparedness and joint efforts, the Union Health Minister stated, "We effectively reduce the disease burden with proactive preparation anticipating the health requirements and making adequate provisions for them ahead of time."
In his last address to the countrypersons via radio on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised and underlined the "greatness" of Yoga and Ayurveda.
New Delhi [India], December 30 (ANI): Union Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday reviewed the status of the disease 'Kala-Azar' in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): Patients affected by Kala-Azar, scientifically called visceral leishmaniasis (VL), one of the most neglected tropical diseases may soon find relief in an oral nanomedicine from India, according to Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Aug 23 (ANI): With an aim to treat fungal infections and leishmaniasis (kala-azar and black fever) prevalent in the country, researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad have developed a method to produce controlled-release oral tablets.
New Delhi [India], Feb. 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the government has prepared an action plan to eliminate Kala-Azar and Filariasis by 2017, Leprosy by 2018 and Measles by 2020.