Tuberculosis patient By Lucy Osuizigbo and Vivian IhechuNo fewer than 18 Nigerians die hourly from Tuberculosis (TB), the National Tuberculosis, Burulli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), said on Friday in Lagos. Mrs Itohowo Uko, the Deputy Directorof NTBLCP in the Federal Ministry of Health, disclosed this at an integrated media parley
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18 Nigerians die of Tuberculosis hourly, NTBLCP says
No fewer than 18 Nigerians die hourly from Tuberculosis (TB), the National Tuberculosis, Burulli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) , said on Friday in Lagos. Mrs Itohowo Uko, the Deputy Directorof NTBLCP in the Federal Ministry of Health, disclosedd this at an integrated media parley organised by Breakthrough Action -Nigeria in collaboration with the […] …
FG moves to review National Sanitation Policy
Samuel Bello, Abuja Following the advent of new sanitation technologies, innovations and emerging sanitation challenges, the Federal Government has commenced plans to review and update the 13-years-old National Environmental Sanitation Policy, guidelines and action plan to meet present needs and challenges. Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Environment, Aliboh Leon, stated this at the National critique […]
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Buhari calls for global support against tuberculosis
Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, New York President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, urged global leaders to intensify support to eradicate tuberculosis in countries battling the disease. This was even as he as restated Nigeria’s commitment towards the eradication of tuberculosis in the near future. President Buhari made the call while addressing a High Level meeting on the theme, […]
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Mrs. Buhari to address UN on Tuberculosis, funding, others
The 21st Summit of Organization of African First Ladies against AIDS will hold during UNGA. Mrs. Buhari will address the session which is also centered on Tuberculosis. Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, will address the United Nations General Assembly’s High Level Meeting on Tuberculosis, where she will speak […]
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Agbami tackles TB through public awareness, screening
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Tuberculosis taking over the world – WHO
WHO laments scourge of tuberculosis By Prudence ArobaniCountries are not doing enough to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB) which is threatening to affect some 1.3 billion people, a quarter of the world’s population. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that a quarter of the world’s population are at risk of developing
Tuberculosis Kills 400 Nigerians Daily… Disease Roaming In Bodies Of Over 300,000 – Medical Expert
FG recommends compulsory tuberculosis test for public servants, students
Federal Government has recommended tuberculosis, TB, screening as a pre-medical test for newly employed public servants in federal and state governments as well as newly admitted students into secondary and tertiary institutions.
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TB kills 1.6m yearly, UN calls for action
UN at a session; calls for action against TB By Prudence Arobani /New York The UN has said no fewer than 1.6 million people are killed annually by tuberculosis(TB) and the disease would cost about one trillion dollars in economic loss by 2050. “Despite being curable and treatable, TB kills more than 1.6 million