Ekohotblog reports that the Epe Local Government, led by Executive Chairman Hon. (Princess) Surah Animashaun, is organizing a free health screening for Epe residents to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB). The event is scheduled for November 6 and 7, 2024, at the Epe Local Government Secretariat. Residents will receive free services, including blood pressure … Read more
Sunday, March 24, was the World TB (Tuberculosis) Day for 2024. In commemoration of the day, the Federal Government of Nigeria held an event at Aso Villa on Thursday, March 28. The event featured Ministers Pate and Alausa as well as the First Lady of Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister, Federal … Read more
State Commemorates World TB Day with Awareness Walk, Stakeholders’ Engagement Commissioner Calls for Collective Action to Achieve TB-Free Society WHO Reaffirms Support, Citing Alarming Regional TB Statistics Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State has doubled down on efforts to combat the persistent challenge of tuberculosis (TB), organizing an awareness walk and stakeholder’ engagement to … Read more
Reps demands Health Ministry officials’ appearance in 72 hours over $300m malaria fund misuse. Threatens arrest for Permanent Secretary’s absence; accuses of excluding local manufacturers in contracts. Committee vows to defend against malaria epidemic, ready to compel attendance if needed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis, on … Read more
Alausa was in Lagos on Tuesday to receive equipment donated by the Global Fund. In recent years, Global Fund has contributed financially and materially to Nigeria’s efforts against HIV and tuberculosis (TB) The latest donation includes vehicles to support state governments’ oversight of HIV and TB programmes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of … Read more
Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu raises alarm over an alleged outbreak of tuberculosis in DSS Headquarters in Abuja. According to Aloy Ejimakor, he states that many inmates at the facility have tested positive to the outbreak of the disease. Ejimakor visited the DSS Headquarters on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of … Read more
The Kwara Government is partnering an NGO, Sustaining Health Outcomes Through the Private Sector (SHOPS PLUS), in training private health practitioners on how to treat tuberculosis. The Kwara Commissioner for Health, Dr Raji Razaq, said in Ilorin on Sunday that the training was for Public Private Mix (PPM) which includes private hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies, … Read more