4 d. ago Only 37% drug resistance Tuberculosis cases treated in 2024 — FG

Tribune Online 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 treatment in 2024 despite the estimated 9,400 cases of DR-TB in the country 2024. This low enrollment in DR-TB treatment has raised concerns about the ability of the country’s healthcare system to effectively manage and […] Only 37% drug resistance Tuberculosis cases treated in 2024 — FG Tribune Online

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6 d. 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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7 d. 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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8 d. ago Tuberculosis not caused by spiritual forces, treatment free – FG

The Federal Government on Saturday said spiritual forces do not cause tuberculosis, and it can be cured. The government also restated that TB screening and treatment are free in government-owned health facilities. The Deputy Director of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, Dr Urhioke Ochuko, said this during a road show and awareness walk Read More

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2 w. ago FG Seeks Pharmacists’ Collaboration In Fight Against Fake Drugs

The Federal Government has called on pharmacists across the country to collaborate with government agencies, academia, and industry stakeholders to combat drug counterfeiting and antimicrobial resistance in the healthcare sector. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Walson-Jack, made this appeal during the inauguration of Ibrahim Ayuba as the President of […]

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3 w. ago Experts call for better antibiotic use to tackle drug resistance

Stakeholders on Tuesday advocated accurate data collection, surveillance, and proper prescription practices to promote the rational use of antibiotics and combat antimicrobial resistance. The stakeholders, who spoke at the Surveillance and Prescribing Support for Antimicrobial Stewardship Resource Capacity Building Data for Action in-country training programme in Abuja, stressed the need for collaboration across human health, Read More

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3 w. ago Lagos govt advocates ‘test before treatment’ to end malaria misdiagnosis

Tribune Online Lagos govt advocates ‘test before treatment’ to end malaria misdiagnosis Lagos State Government has announced the launch of the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitisation Program to end malaria misdiagnosis and drug resistance. The initiative, according to the State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi was designed to accelerate malaria elimination through digital innovations, strengthened case management, and enhanced public-private partnerships. Speaking at a high-level […] Lagos govt advocates ‘test before treatment’ to end malaria misdiagnosis Tribune Online

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