India, April 8 -- The Institute of Heart and Lung Diseases (IHLD), in collaboration with the Indian arm of South Korean firm Krafton, has embarked on a noble venture, aligning with the ambitious objectives of the Prime Minister's TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

This collaboration signifies a crucial stride in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), utilising the collective resources of Krafton India and IHLD for implementation. During its initial phase, the initiative is to conduct active case finding programmes in one district of Uttarakhand (UK) and one district of Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Dr Rahul Chandola, Founder-Chairman of the Institute of Heart Lung Diseases (IHLD) Research Centre said,"Through this partnership, IHLD endeavours to screen approx...