Ogun State Government is urging residents to take an active role in combating tuberculosis (TB) by promoting early detection, supporting impacted individuals, and making use of free testing and treatment services available statewide. Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, stressed this during a sensitisation walk for the 2025 World Tuberculosis Day, emphasizing TB’s critical health threat. Further details can be found on the original source.
Efforts have expanded access to free TB laboratory tests at 623 facilities within Government, Private, and Missionary Hospitals across the state. Adherence to a six-month treatment regimen is vital for a complete cure, and family support is essential. Community collaboration, particularly from religious and private health providers, is encouraged to foster education and reduce TB’s impact.
- Health Education: Increase awareness to diminish TB stigma and promote early detection.
- Community Support: Encourage families and locals to support TB patients and ensure treatment completion.
- Collaborative Efforts: Urge cooperation between health stakeholders, religious leaders, and private healthcare providers.
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