Researchers have warned that Nigeria has the widest gap in Africa between the estimated number of tuberculosis (TB) cases and those detected and placed on treatment, according to a report by the Daily Trust.
The finding suggests that a large proportion of people with TB in Nigeria remain undiagnosed and untreated, a situation that could fuel ongoing transmission of the disease.
Experts say the gap raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s current TB control programmes and the country’s ability to contain the disease.
TB is a leading cause of death worldwide, and gaps between case estimates and treatment coverage can undermine efforts to curb the disease’s spread.
The report underscores the need for strengthened surveillance, diagnostic capacity and treatment coverage to close the gap and protect public health in Nigeria.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
