Other Organization Information |
Total number of staff in your organization: |
11 - 25 |
Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: |
1 - 5 |
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How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: |
Internet search |
If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: |
YES Doctor revealed TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The bacteria are put into the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become in |
Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: |
Network with other partners |
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Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: |
Unknown |
Are you in contact with your national TB programme: |
No |
Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: |
Want to join to stop this diseaseTuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs. But TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the INDAIA States.
TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The bacteria are put into the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. People nearby may breathe in these bacteria and become infected.
However, not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. People who are infected, but not sick, have what is called latent TB infection. People who have latent TB infection do not feel sick, do not have any symptoms, and cannot spread TB to others. But some people with latent TB |
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Geographical Reach |
Which country is your headquarters located in: |
India |
Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
Unknown |