Mr. Chukwulobelu disclosed the ongoing stakeholders’ engagement organised by the federal ministry of health, in partnership with the KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation and Breakthrough Action Nigeria, on Thursday in Awka.

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“According to statistics on TB burden, Nigeria ranks number six in the world and number one in Africa, with every local government having TB cases. Anambra has the highest burden of TB drug resistance cases and childhood TB contribution in the South-East and Nigeria. This is not a good thing for the state”.

“To reduce the high burden of TB, the state government, in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) and other partners, set up 14 laboratories with gene Xpert machines for diagnoses,” adding that “we have about 800 directly observed treatments centres for TB, but the major problem is lack of awareness among residents about TB, its diagnosis and treatment.”JAMB Result

“Persistent cough for two weeks or more, fever, unexplainable weight loss and drenching night sweats are signs used to screen patients. Residents should report suspected cases of TB within their communities,” he stated. “TB patients should also adhere to their treatments to prevent drug resistance TB cases which are even more dangerous. Everyone has a role to play to reduce the burden of the disease.”NYSC Portal

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