43 m. ago First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative donates additional N1bn to end tuberculosis

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday pledged N1bn to end Tuberculosis in Nigeria by 2030. This donation follows a similar amount made to the cause in March 2024, when she was named Global and National Stop-TB Champion. “I would like to pledge an additional N1bn from the Renewed Hope Initiative to fight Tuberculosis Read More

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2 h. ago Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP

Tribune Online 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 20 per cent of the continent’s TB cases, according to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme. This revelation has raised concerns among health experts, who note that the country’s high population and […] Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa’s tuberculosis burden — NTBLCP Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Remi Tinubu Advocates Early Detection, Treatment Of Tuberculosis

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to take tuberculosis (TB) seriously and seek early medical intervention, warning that delay in treatment continues to cost lives unnecessarily. Speaking in a statement to mark the World Tuberculosis Day 2025, the First Lady emphasised that TB is both preventable and curable, but only […]

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14 h. ago World TB Day 2025: AHF Nigeria Mobilises To End Tuberculosis 

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has joined partners globally in calling for more substantial political commitments, increased funding, and expanded access to Tuberculosis (TB) services. World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, is observed annually on March 24. AHF Nigeria as part of event marking World TB Day is set to hold event on Monday, March 24, across the […]

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16 h. ago World Tuberculosis Day: Foundation urges government to strengthen healthcare system

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation Nigeria has charged government at all levels to prioritise tuberculosis prevention and treatment by strengthening healthcare system. The Advocacy and Marketing Manager of AHF Nigeria, Steve Aborisade, gave the charge in a statement to commemorate the World Tuberculosis Day on Monday. In a statement made available to journalists on Monday, Aborisade Read More

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54 h. ago FG reaffirms commitment to eradicate Tuberculosis in Nigeria

Tribune Online 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 advocacy, community engagement, and improved access to healthcare services to combat TB, which remains one of the country’s most pressing public health challenges. FG reaffirms commitment to eradicate Tuberculosis in Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 d. ago TB still a leading cause of death — Stop TB Partnership Nigeria 

Stakeholders recommit to fight against TB    From Fred Ezeh, Abuja   Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, a multi-stakeholder partnership complementing the efforts of the government and other partners to end Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, has raised the alarm that TB is still killing many people in Nigeria.   It noted that in 2023,1.24 million people, […] The post TB still a leading cause of death — Stop TB Partnership Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tuberculosis: Nigeria Needs $404m To Sustain Services In 2025

Nigeria needs $404 million to sustain tuberculosis (TB) services in 2025 as the United States aid cut is already having an impact on TB response in the country. Executive Secretary of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) of the Global Fund, Mr. Tajudeen Ibrahim, highlighted the financial challenges facing the country’s TB response, with the Global […]

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