1 in every 13 residents of Anambra infected with tuberculosis – Official

1 in every 13 residents of Anambra infected with tuberculosis – Official
Mr Chukwulobelu blamed lack of funds and low awareness for the high burden of TB in the state.
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The Programme Manager, Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, has said that one in every 13 residents of Anambra is infected with tuberculosis.
Mr Chukwulobelu made the assertion on Friday during an advocacy visit to the State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Charles Nwoji, in Awka.
He said that the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2020 global report indicated that Tuberculosis (TB) was one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and Nigeria was classified as the number one country with a high burden of TB in Africa.

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