Key Points
- The First Lady declared her commitment to donate N1 billion extra funding to combat TB in Nigeria through 2030.
- The First Lady emphasizes the need for public cooperation to prevent TB spread while improving national healthcare structures.
- Nigeria is increasing its investment in both facilities and testing capacity for tuberculosis throughout the country.
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu of Nigeria made a N1 billion allocation to strengthen the Tuberculosis (TB) fight in Nigeria with an end goal of complete disease elimination by 2030.
Her donation comes after she received the Global and National Stop-TB Champion title during the March 2024 announcement.
First Lady donates, Mrs. Tinubu announced the N1 billion donation during the 2025 World TB Day Community Outreach which took place in Sauka Village, Abuja.
First Lady donates N1 billion, makes commitment to TB eradication
At the event Mrs. Tinubu conveyed the health emergency nature of TB by calling upon Nigerians to perform tests and understand their TB status. The statistics quoted by World Health Organization’s 2024 Global TB Report revealed that Nigeria loses one person every seven minutes to TB-related deaths.
Mrs. Tinubu declared that the excessive TB levels across Nigeria remain unacceptable while emphasizing that governmental entities along with traditional leaders should join forces with youth representatives healthcare staff and private institutions to deal with this health issue.
As Global and National Stop TB Champion Mrs. Tinubu demonstrated her dedication to back efforts seeking additional financial support and policy changes that would advance TB control programs. She declared her dedication to source more funds and fight stigmatization as well as guarantee equal TB treatment to disadvantaged communities.
Government and community efforts
The First Lady commended the government for expanding TB testing and treatment centers throughout Nigeria while highlighting that patients receive free care at these facilities. To meet vulnerable populations the healthcare systems must be strengthened through community-based services.
Mrs. Tinubu stated that teamwork combined with funding proven TB solutions along with providing vital interventions will bring final victory against the disease.
Nigerians should understand the importance of treating TB by seeking medical help when experiencing persistent cough with unexplained weight loss, night sweats or fever since prompt treatment can prevent fatal outcomes.
