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Foundation Urges Government To Prioritise TB Prevention, Treatment—-AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an international NGO, on Saturday called on the government to prioritise prevention and treatment level of Tuberculosis (TB) to meet the 2030 global target of eliminating the disease in Nigeria.
The Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF, Nigeria, Mr Steve Aborisade, made the call in a statement, in commemoration of the 2024 World TB day, with a theme, “Yes! we can end TB.”
Aborisade described TB as one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and leading cause of death for people living with HIV, yet 100 per cent preventable and treatable.
According to him, AHF Nigeria in partnership with other stakeholders, will sensitise the public on prevention and free TB treatment in FCT, Benue, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Cross River, Kogi and Nasarawa states.
“We will be honoring the millions of lives lost to TB, while urging leaders at all levels of government to prioritise TB prevention and treatment efforts.
“Through dedicated radio awareness effort, AHF Nigeria with officials from the office of TB focal persons in these states shall be educating the public on TB prevention and creating awareness about the availability of free TB treatment across Nigeria.
“Through this effort, all the TB Directly observed Therapy (DOT) centers across AHF Nigeria states of operations shall be popularised.
“This will enable people to  be aware of where to seek help for TB treatment and be knowledgeable about identifying cases and referring them to care and treatment.”
Dr. Echey Ijezie, AHF Nigeria Country Programme Director, stressed the need for awareness creation and access to HIV and TB testing.
“It is important for stakeholders to create greater awareness about TB and ensure that people get tested for it and HIV.
“TB is treatable while the treatment is quite accessible and free across Nigeria.
“It is in this regard that AHF Nigeria is happy to contribute to the existing efforts of the Nigerian TB programme.
“Through awareness creation and driving greater community involvement and participation through the strategic engagement of community-based organizations (CBOs) and their civil society (CSOs) counterparts.”
According to the World Health Organisation, TB claimed 1.3 million lives in 2022, including 167,000 people living with HIV, with an estimated nearly 11 million people falling ill to TB worldwide.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that World TB Day is observed annually on March 24 to renew commitment, inspire and take action to end TB globally.

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Ikoyi-Obalende Council Commence Construction Of 30-Bed PHC (PICTURES)

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Ikoyi-Obalende Council Commence Construction Of 30-Bed PHC—-The Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA has expressed  commitment to building and equipping a 30-bed  primary healthcare facility for residents of the area.

Mr Fuad Atanda-Lawal, the Chairman of the council said the council had been committing  resources to touching lives and ensuring that no one in the community would be left behind.

Atanda-Lawal made this known at the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility to be known as Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Healthcare Centre, on Tuesday in Lagos.

“Today is groundbreaking ceremony for our primary healthcare centre, a 30-bed space to take care of residents of the Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA.

“It is not just about building a facility, but also about a functional facility with qualified doctors and people who will continue to deliver quality medical care to our people.

“That is what we are doing here today, “ he said.

 

The chairman said that construction of the facility would begin immediately and be completed within the next four months.

He called on the community members to support the council and allow  workers on site to do what they should  do, in order to deliver  the project within the stipulated time.

“Once we leave the site, workers will commence work, we have earmarked funds for this project,“ Atanda-Lawal said.

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Japan’s Bird Flu Cases Surge In January

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Japan’s Bird Flu Cases Surge In January—-Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreak, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed the new outbreaks at two poultry farms in Morioka City this week.

This has prompted the establishment of an on-site response headquarters in Iwate Prefecture.

In total, 26 outbreak sites have been identified this month, with nearly five million birds impacted.

The ministry warned that the outbreaks could show no signs of slowing and the situation may worsen, potentially breaking past records.

The ministry also noted the impact on egg prices, reporting a 15per cent increase since the start of the year.

Some industry observers have raised concerns about potential supply shortages as the effects of avian influenza begin to take hold.

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