The increasing spread of tuberculosis (TB) among children in Kano State has become worrisome to the Society for Family Health (SFH).
The lead for TB and Corporate Philanthropy at SFH, Pharmacist Jane Adizue raised the concern during a roundtable discussion on enhancing child-focused TB care and treatment in Kano, organized by SFH.
“The challenges associated with TB include prompt diagnosis, care, and guidance. We are here today to explore ways to improve treatment for our children.
“Kano, being Nigeria’s most populous state, has a widespread issue with childhood TB. We have identified hotspots, but due to poor information and misinformation in the community, people are unaware of the steps to take to
“Nigeria ranks 6th globally in TB cases, and states with large urban populations are more predisposed to TB, especially among children.
“In Kano State, we have a five percent TB yield for children, meaning that for every 100 cases, five are children. It is crucial for those affected to seek treatment,” She said.
In his remark, Dr. Ibrahim Umar, the state programme manager for the TB and Leprosy control programme, explained that Kano, which has the highest burden of TB in Nigeria, is making significant progress in detecting and treating patients.
“The state has provided facilities for free screening and diagnosis, due to the state’s large population, stakeholders must collaborate to address the issue,” he said.
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