Tuberculosis

World Tuberculosis Day: ‘We can end TB by 2030 with commitment’

    Mrs Oyebamiji Abimbola is the monitoring and evaluation officer at the Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Centre at…

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Only 37% drug resistance Tuberculosis cases treated in 2024 — FG

The Federal Government has raised concerns as it revealed that only 37% of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) cases in Nigeria received…

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FCT to establish PHCs to strengthen tuberculosis response

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has directed the Mandate Secretary of the FCT…

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Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP

Nigeria has been identified as one of the countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in Africa, accounting for…

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Oyo treated 14,930 TB cases — Official

Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has said that in 2024, the state recorded 14,930 cases of Tuberculosis,…

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FG pledges increased funding for Tuberculosis control

He also announced the deployment of almost 400 portable digital x-ray equipment to communities and health facilities nationwide to facilitate…

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FG reaffirms commitment to eradicate Tuberculosis in Nigeria

According to her, "This year’s theme, 'Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver' highlights the urgent need for sustained…

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10 preventive measures for Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most significant global health threats, despite major advancements in medicine. According to the US…

3 months ago

US: Tuberculosis outbreak hit Kansas; two dead, dozens infected

A tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City metropolitan area has resulted in multiple illnesses and at least two deaths, as…

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Set up trust fund for Tuberculosis response, Reps urge FG

•call for the establishment of treatment, diagnostic centres across 774 LGAs •to initiate bill to protect the rights of citizens…

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