Nigeria intensifies tuberculosis response to close detection gaps

Country: Nigeria Source: World Health Organization Abuja, Nigeria – With technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria is closing tuberculosis (TB) detection gaps, expanding access to testing and treatment, and strengthening services for vulnerable populations. A case that shows the impact In Nasarawa State, 21‑year‑old Gwamkat Rifkatu (name changed) developed a persistent cough that her family initially dismissed as minor. Weeks passed without improvement, leaving her weak and unable to work.