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TUBERCULOSIS
The 2023 National Health Facility Survey (NHFS) has revealed concerning gaps in tuberculosis service availability across Nigeria, with only 16.2% of health facilities offering tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and management services.
Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has donated N1 billion to support tuberculosis (TB) initiatives across the country and advocated for local vaccine manufacturing.
WHO has revealed that nearly 2.5 million people fell ill and 424,000 lives were lost to tuberculosis in the African region alone in 2022.
Prof. Ali Pate acknowledged the generous contributions of $900 million from the U.S. Government and various partners towards Nigeria's efforts in addressing malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis.