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The key aims of the trial are: generate evidence for HIV and TB programmes to integrate alcohol reduction counselling; bring about behavioural changes to ensure lower alcohol intake.
Last year, based on Shorter Treatment for Minimal Tuberculosis in Children (SHINE) research, the WHO strongly recommended shortening the TB treatment duration in non-severe paediatric TB cases from six-four months.
Dr Sanjiv Thakur, Dean of BJ Government Medical College said that for decades, the college has been conducting many clinical research studies among people affected by TB and HIV.