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
Nigeria accounts for 20% of Africa's tuberculosis burden and is among the top 30 high-burden countries globally. This was revealed at a symposium commemorating World Tuberculosis Day, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to combat the disease.
