• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Eliminating Tuberculosis In Nigeria

by Editorial
2 years ago
in Editorial
Tuberculosis
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on March 24 to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB), a curable disease that remains a significant public health concern worldwide.

The theme of the World TB Day 2023 – Yes! We can end TB! – aims to inspire hope and encourage high-level leadership, increased investments, faster uptake of new World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations, adoption of innovations, accelerated action and multi-sectoral collaboration to combat the TB epidemic.

Advertisement

This year’s World TB Day is focused on urging countries to ramp up progress in the lead-up to the 2023 United Nations High-level Meeting on TB, which offers opportunities to raise visibility and political commitment.

WHO statistics show that every year, about 245,000 Nigerians die from the disease, and about 590,000 new cases occur.

The data further shows that about 140,000 of this figure are also HIV-positive.

As we mark this year’s World Tuberculosis Day, it is crucial to reflect on the progress made so far in the fight against tuberculosis in Nigeria and examine ways to eliminate this deadly disease.

RELATED

Power Outage Hits Presidential Villa, 52 Other Areas In FCT

Electricity Policy Under Fire

19 hours ago
That Call By The Turkish Government

That Call By The Turkish Government

2 days ago

Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body, including the brain and kidneys. The disease spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and it primarily affects people with weakened immune systems, such as people living with HIV/AIDS, malnourished individuals, and those living in overcrowded and poorly ventilated areas.

In Nigeria, tuberculosis is a significant public health problem, with the country ranking first in Africa and sixth globally in terms of the burden of the disease.

This low detection and treatment rate is due to several factors, including poor funding for tuberculosis programmes, limited access to diagnostic tools, and inadequate knowledge among health workers and the general public.

To eliminate TB in Nigeria, we need a multi-faceted approach that addresses the root causes of the disease and provides comprehensive care to those affected.

As a newspaper, we strongly urge that Nigeria needs to improve its TB detection and treatment. This is because only a quarter of TB cases are detected and treated in Nigeria, which is a significant barrier to TB elimination.

The country needs to invest in improving the quality and accessibility of TB diagnostic tools, including X-rays and laboratory tests, and expand the availability of TB treatment services to all parts of the country.

This can be achieved by increasing funding for TB programmes, partnering with private sector stakeholders, and improving the capacity of health workers to diagnose and treat TB.

Secondly, poverty, malnutrition, and poor living conditions are key drivers of TB in Nigeria. The government needs to address these social determinants by investing in programmes that provide access to clean water and sanitation, nutritious food, and safe and affordable housing. There is also the need to increase awareness about TB among vulnerable populations, such as those living with HIV/AIDS, and provide them with targeted care and support.

Accurate data on TB cases and outcomes are critical for tracking progress towards TB elimination. The country’s health authorities need to strengthen TB surveillance and monitoring systems in Nigeria to ensure that all TB cases are captured and monitored, and that treatment outcomes are accurately recorded. This will enable us to identify areas that need more attention and track the impact of interventions.

Furthermore, there is the need to empower communities to take ownership of TB elimination efforts. This can be achieved by increasing awareness about TB through community-based education and mobilisation campaigns, engaging community leaders, and involving affected communities in the design and implementation of TB programmes.

When communities are informed and engaged, they can play a crucial role in identifying and referring TB cases for treatment, supporting patients during treatment, and advocating for improved TB services.

Undoubtedly, TB remains a significant public health concern in Nigeria, and urgent action is needed to eliminate the disease.

As another World TB Day passes, let all the stakeholders renew their commitment to ending TB in Nigeria and work together towards a future where TB is no longer a threat to the health and well-being of the people. By investing in TB detection and treatment, addressing social determinants of the disease, strengthening surveillance, the country can eliminate the TB scourge.

 

 

 

 


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Lessons From The Polls

Next Post

Osinbajo Lays Foundation For First Solar Cell Factory In West Africa

Editorial

Editorial

You May Like

Power Outage Hits Presidential Villa, 52 Other Areas In FCT
Editorial

Electricity Policy Under Fire

2025/08/06
That Call By The Turkish Government
Editorial

That Call By The Turkish Government

2025/08/05
Experts Brainstorm On Environmental, Health Sustainability At UNITE Summit
Editorial

The Ticking Time Bomb Called Climate Change

2025/08/04
Local Government Autonomy….Concerns Mount Over Non-execution Of Supreme Court Ruling
Editorial

Nigerian Courts’ Ambiguous Judgments

2025/08/03
health
Editorial

Breaking Down Barriers To End Nigeria’s Hepatitis Crisis

2025/08/02
UK Trade Minister, Badenoch, Seeks Deeper Ties With Nigeria
Editorial

Badenoch’s False Claim About Nigerian Citizenship

2025/08/01
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Tinubu Condoles President Mahama Over Ghana Air Tragedy

‘Many Abandoned Abuja Estates Owned By Corrupt Civil Servants’, Says EFCC Chair

Doyin Abiola Led Me Up Media Corporate Ladder — Alake

JUST-IN: Fuji Star, KWAM 1, Faces Probe For ‘Pouring Alcohol’ On Aviation Workers At Abuja Airport

Doyin Abiola: NPAN, NGE Mourn, Laud Legacy Of Trailblazer In Journalism

Corps Members To Enjoy Credit Support As NYSC Partners CreditCorp On Credit Card Initiative

NDLEA, India’s NCB Synergise Against Illicit Tramadol, Other Shipments To Nigeria

Taskforce Vows To End Illegal Occupancy, Crime In Abuja

Speaker Abbas Hails Nafisa, Rukayya, Hadiza Over English Contest Win

JUST-IN: Ghana’s Defence, Environment Ministers Killed In Helicopter Crash

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.