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Nigeria has seen a significant decrease in tuberculosis fatalities, with deaths falling by 63% between 2015 and 2024. The country also reported a high treatment success rate of 94%, highlighting progress in early detection and care.
Debriche Health Development Centre, in cooperation with the FCT Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, provided tuberculosis awareness, screening, and testing to over 800 residents in Abuja. The outreach aims to identify neglected cases and enhance access to essential healthcare services.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has raised alarms regarding dwindling international donor support for Nigeria's health sector, calling for enhanced domestic financing for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis treatment. This plea was made during an advocacy visit to the Kogi State House of Assembly in honor of World TB Day.
In 2025, Nigeria documented 440,000 cases of tuberculosis (TB), yet health officials caution that many infections continue to go undiagnosed, representing a significant public health risk.
Despite the availability of effective treatments, Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant cause of death in Nigeria. This article explores the reasons behind continued TB-related fatalities and includes insights from a survivor and a medical professional.
The Anambra State Government celebrated World Tuberculosis Day by launching tricycles intended to facilitate mobile tuberculosis testing throughout the state. Health officials emphasize the need for joint action against TB.
On World TB Day, survivors and health advocates highlight the dual battles of overcoming tuberculosis and the stigma associated with it. Patients describe their struggles with both the disease and societal isolation.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Africa still carries a significant percentage of the world's Tuberculosis (TB) cases, with 378,000 reported deaths in 2024. The findings were published in advance of World TB Day 2026.
The Federal Ministry of Health is launching new diagnostic technology for tuberculosis (TB) to enhance testing access throughout Nigeria. The initiative was announced by Charles Nzelu, the Director of Public Health, during a pre-World TB Day press briefing in Abuja.
A recent case shows how tuberculosis (TB), once thought to be under control, is making a comeback. This resurgence highlights the stark inequalities faced in healthcare access and the factors that contribute to this disease re-emerging in wealthy and impoverished communities alike.
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