Sokoto State government says it will remain committed towards eliminating Tuberculosis and Leprosy diseases in the State.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruku Umar Abubakar Wurno, reiterated this while speaking at an event to mark this year’s World Tuberculosis Day organised by the State Ministry of Health.
Wurno said this was in consideration of the negative effect of the diseases which have now become rampant, especially in rural areas.
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry, Nura Bello Maikwanci, in a statement said that the Commissioner commended development partners for their continued support in the fight against TB and Leprosy in the State.
Speaking, the State Programme Manager TB and Leprosy, Dr Sanusi Ridwan Kalambaina, explained that World TB Day is designed to raise public awareness about the dangers of Tuberculosis and efforts to eliminate the disease globally.
Kalambaina explained that Tuberculosis is a contagious and airborne disease, adding that it is among the top ten causes of death worldwide.
According to him in 2023, TB was categorised as the world leading infectious disease killer, surfacing COVID-19.
He added that the theme for this year is: ‘Yes! We can end TB: Commit, invest and deliver’.
Speakers at the event highlighted more on the dangers associated with the disease and advocated for stronger synergy to eliminate it.
Later, a road walk was held which started from Shehu Kangiwa Secretariat, and covered some areas in the metropolis.
