Kwara State Government on Monday asked residents to be vigilant and immediately report any individual showing symptoms of tuberculosis, TB
The state’s Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, during the investiture of Oke-Ero Local Government Tuberculosis Ambassadors at Ilofa, asked the residents to report cases to the nearest government health facility.
She said this was necessary in order to avoid viral infection, noting that the approach was aimed at curbing the spread of the disease and ensuring early detection and treatment to avoid spreading the airborne disease.
9News Nigeria reports that part of the statement was; “It is important to utilise government healthcare interventions, including medical outreaches, immunisation programmes and visits to public health facilities, to protect the community from contacting TB and other infectious diseases.
“Therefore, residents should support the campaign by spreading the awareness and ensure that anyone showing symptoms of the ailment like persistent cough, weight loss, night sweats and fever seek immediate medical attention at the nearest government-approved facilities,” she added.
The Commissioner further reaffirmed the commitment of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to making quality healthcare services accessible to all residents.
She commended the traditional rulers in the LGA for their continued role as health advocates, and therefore encouraged them to remain proactive in the fight against TB.
Also at the event, the Director of Public Health, Oluwatosin Fakayode, urged citizens to take advantage of the state’s free TB vaccination and treatment.
Fakayode said this would enable them to get tested and treated if positive, adding that early detection and treatment were crucial in eliminating the disease from the state.#
