Mint Explainer | India’s AI-powered war on TB: How tech innovation helps find hidden cases and save lives faster
To detect more cases, the mission is debunking the myth that TB affects only the lungs. While pulmonary TB is common, the programme emphasizes “extrapulmonary TB,” training health workers to look for night sweats, sudden weight loss, or swelling in the neck and armpits. This comprehensive approach ensures that cases involving other organs do not slip through the cracks.
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