Advanced diagnostic kits for TB made by French firm in Genome Valley launched by Minister

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IT French and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu at the launch of DR-TB diagnostic kits with Consul General of France Marc Lamy, bioMérieux executive chairman Alexandre Mérieux and Telangana Lifesciences Director and CEO Sarvesh Singh, at the Assembly Committee Hall in Hyderabad on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Arrangement

IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu underscored the importance of early detection of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) as well as timely intervention to save lives and prevent transmission.

DR-TB has emerged as a major public health challenge as it does not respond to standard treatments, the Minister said on Tuesday, launching advanced diagnostic kits for drug-resistant tuberculosis manufactured by a French firm in Genome Valley, Hyderabad.

Published - March 17, 2026 08:49 pm IST

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