First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for stronger partnerships to tackle tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis, treatment, and collective action.<\/p>\n
Marking World Tuberculosis Day 2025, Tinubu stressed that TB is curable, and early treatment saves lives. She urged Nigerians to seek medical attention if they experience persistent coughing, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, or fever.<\/p>\n
Speaking as Nigeria\u2019s National and Global Stop TB Champion, the First Lady revealed the personal impact of TB, sharing the pain of losing a friend to the disease.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must not allow more lives to be lost to a disease that is both preventable and curable,\u201d she said, calling for greater awareness and intervention.<\/p>\n
She aligned with this year\u2019s theme, \u201cYes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,\u201d urging stakeholders to unite efforts, invest in effective solutions, and expand access to life-saving treatments.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, we can end TB. Let\u2019s commit, invest, and deliver for a healthier, TB-free Nigeria,\u201d she declared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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