Africa: Nigeria Has Africa's Widest TB Detection Gap, Researchers Warn

Africa: Nigeria Has Africa's Widest TB Detection Gap, Researchers Warn

Nigeria has the widest gap in Africa between the estimated number of tuberculosis (TB) cases and those detected and placed on treatment, raising concerns about the country's efforts to contain the disease, international researchers have warned.

Nigeria Faces Africa's Largest TB Detection Gap

Researchers warn that Nigeria has the largest gap in Africa between estimated tuberculosis cases and those actually detected and treated, risking wider community transmission.