Ever since 2017 when the World Health Organisation, WHO, first released a report that 18 Nigerians die hourly from Tuberculosis (TB), there have been efforts to stem the tide.

While some Nigerians believe it is under-reported and that the actual figure could be more than that, others are of the opinion that the figure was manufactured with the sole aim of attracting funds from the international donor agencies.

On its part, the Federal Government of Nigeria, has taken some measures to curtail the menace but not much has been achieved.

A recent report by the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer, and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) still maintained that more than 18 Nigerians die hourly from TB.

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