Goemkarponn Desk
PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that Goa health department has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by becoming the first state in India to fully embrace molecular testing for TB diagnosis.
“The Goa Health Department achieved a significant milestone in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by becoming the first state in India to fully embrace molecular testing for TB diagnosis,” said Rane
He further said that in 2020, the state transitioned from traditional microscopy to upfront rapid molecular diagnostic tests, signaling a move towards more advanced and accurate detection methods.
“We will continue to bring healthcare advancements for the benefit of the people of Goa,” he added
Rane said that the Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring H9N2 cases in northern China.
“There is a low risk to India from both avian influenza cases and respiratory illness clusters reported in China,” he added
Rane said that in a recent meeting chaired by DGHS discussed preparedness measures against human cases of Avian Influenza in India.
