CLEAN : India on the frontline of the fight against tuberculosis

The video discusses the challenges of tuberculosis (TB), emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment to prevent the spread of the disease. It highlights the global burden of drug-resistant TB and the need for proper diagnosis and access to medication, which is often limited and expensive.

Why is it crucial to identify and treat TB patients promptly?

• To improve their quality of life

• To reduce the cost of treatment

• To stop them from infecting others

• To prevent them from developing drug resistance

How many other people can an untreated TB patient potentially infect?

• Five

• Twelve

• Eight

• Fifteen

What is one of the main challenges in dealing with drug-resistant TB globally?

• Limited availability of vaccines

• Lack of awareness about TB

• Inadequate diagnostic tools

• High cost of treatment

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to combat TB effectively?

• More research funding

• Better public health policies

• Increased vaccination rates

• The right kind of diagnosis

What is a significant issue with the medication available for TB?

• It requires a long treatment duration

• Access to it is limited and it is expensive

• It is not effective against all strains

• It has severe side effects