Anambra Health Nigeria

Stigma, ignorance increase TB burden in Anambra

Mrs. Stella Ekeh, Technical Trainer, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), has identified stigmatisation, discrimination, and lack of awareness as factors contributing to the high burden of Tuberculosis in Anambra. Ekeh made the assertion at the ongoing media engagement on Friday in Awka, organised in partnership with Breakthrough Action-Nigeria and funded by the United Read More…

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Anambra Health Nigeria

Anambra detected more than 8000 TB cases in 2022

The Anambra State Government says it detected more than 8,000 Tuberculosis (TB), cases against the targeted 13,000 cases in the state in 2022. Dr Afam Obidike, the state’s Commissioner for Health, gave the statistics at a news conference to mark 2023 World Tuberculosis Day, in Awka on Friday. World TB Day, is commemorated every March Read More…