Tag: World Tuberculosis Day
World TB Day: Ogun to combat disease with free test, treatment
She noted that tuberculosis is an airborne disease transmitted through droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes, warning…
Why Nigeria should be at forefront of global efforts to eradicate TB – NTS
TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious killer after COVID-19. Globally about 1.6 million deaths occurred from TB alone as at…
Lagos restates commitment to eradicate Tuberculosis
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has restated the commitment of the State government to bringing an…
World Tuberculosis Day: Expert advocates zero stigma
Dr Godson Achugwo, a physician with the Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku, has recommended zero stigma as a palliative for tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis: Agency to commence search for victims in Kwara
The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme in Kwara State will on Sunday March, 24, embark on active case search…
World Tuberculosis Day: Traditional rulers tasked on grassroots campaign
Ondo State Government has tasked traditional rulers on grassroots campaign against tuberculosis disease.