FG committed to ending tuberculosis in Nigeria – Minister

March 25, 2023 Helen Oji 0

Federal government Friday said it is committed in ending tuberculosis in Nigeria. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, who was represented by the Minister of State for Health, Hon. Ekumankama Joseph Nkama, made this known during a press briefing on to commemorate the 2023 World TB Day. According to the minister, the day affords us an opportunity to assess Read More

Anambra detects over 8, 000 tuberculosis cases

March 24, 2023 Okechukwu Onuegbu 0

The Anambra state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, on Friday, said the state has detected over 8,000 Tuberculosis (TB), cases for the past one year. Obidike, who stated in Awka at a press conference to mark the 2023 World Tuberculosis Day, reported that the 8000 cases were currently being treated at the 800 health facilities in the State. The Read More