On the occasion of "World Tuberculosis Day", India launches first-of-its-kind global clinical study integrating traditional Ayurveda with modern TB care regimens; another step closer to "TB Mukt Bharat", says Dr Jitendra Singh

India, March 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

NEW DELHI, March 24: India today announced world's first-ever, landmark clinical study that will, for the first time globally, scientifically evaluate Ayurveda as an adjunct to standard Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (ATT), with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, describing it as a unique convergence of modern biotechnology and traditional knowledge systems to address tuberculosis in a holistic and patient-centric manner.

Speaking on the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, Dr. Jitend...