21% Nasarawa tuberculosis patients have HIVGovt

Within the framework of the Month of Tuberculosis in Durazno, the Honorary Commission of Antituberculosis Fight, with the support of the Ministry of Public Health and CAMEDUR, organized an update day for health personnel in the Policlínica CAMEDUR of Sarandí del Yí. The forum had the dissertation of the pneumologist Dr. Cristina Alegre and the participation of Mercedes Guanco, in charge of CHLA-EP; the specialist Magela Chápez; and the nursing g…

The union of the Jupol National Police has learned of a possible infection of tuberculosis among inmates of the Badajoz Prison. This week, from the penitentiary center, the Superior Headquarters of Extremadura has been asked to transfer several inmates to hospitals for medical tests, “without giving more information”, according to Jupol. Everyone was going to have a chest X-ray and, previously, they had been tested for tuberculin, according to t…

Nasarawa State Reports 8,190 Tuberculosis Cases in 2024 with 21% Co-Infection Rate with HIV

The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has disclosed that the state recorded 8,190 tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2024, an increase from 7,275 cases in 2023. Notably, 21% of these patients were also co-infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), highlighting a significant public health challenge. ​ State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Gaza Gwamna, revealed these statistics during a press briefing, emphasizing the urgent need for integrated he…

21% Nasarawa tuberculosis patients have HIVGovt

The Nasarawa State Government has said 21 per cent of 8,190 people infected with tuberculosis in the state in 2024 were also infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. According to the government, 35...

Tuberculosis claims 35 lives in Nasarawa as infected number rises to 8,190

The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has confirmed that 35 residents lost their lives to Tuberculosis (TB) in 2024, out of the 8,190 cases recorded in the state. The deaths were attributed to the severity of their infections. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Gaza Gwamna, disclosed this in Lafia on Friday during the closing ceremony of activities marking the 2025 World Tuberculosis Day, which began on March 24. He emphasized the need for collect…