The Ogun State Government in collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria (IHVN) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) in the state.
The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, made known during a stakeholders’ meeting aimed at reviewing the progress of Tuberculosis (TB) control project performance and resolve the implementation challenges facing TB control efforts in the state.
Dr. Ogunsola commended the stakeholders for their contributions towards the project, encouraging them to continue to harness their expertise, share their experiences and suggestions for improving TB control.
In her presentation, the State Programme Manager for Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control, Mrs. Olusola Taiwo, said the state government was committed to reducing the prevalence of TB in the state, noting that despite the progress made, challenges still exist. She called for more collective actions among stakeholders in addressing the challenges facing TB control efforts in the state.
In his remarks, the State Manager, Institute of Human Virology, Dr. Adeyemi Ajayi, disclosed that the agency implemented the Tuberculosis-Local Organising Network 3 (TB-LON 3) project which was funded by the United State Agency of International Development, (USAID), saying that the Local Health Authority team inclusion was instrumental in supporting the TB control project as they were closer to the grassroots in the State in order to combat the disease and other related ones.
Speaking on behalf of the Health Secretaries, Dr. Atinuke Duze, appreciated the efforts of the Prince Dapo Abiodun Led-administration, towards having a healthier population and environment in the state, expressed optimism that the state would make significant progress in reducing the prevalence of TB and achieving its goal of becoming a TB-free state.
