As the world marked the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day yesterday, a pulmonologist, Dr. Oluwaseun Ololade, has implored Nigerians to stop stigmatization of tuberculosis sufferers, noting that as the ailment is not contagious as believed.
The specialist in lung conditions told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan that it would take at least two weeks of close exposure to a tuberculosis sufferer for one to be infected.
“Ending tuberculosis is achievable in Nigeria. With increased advocacy to sensitise communities about the disease.”, Nigeria will go a long way in overcoming the scourge.” The expert said: “Public awareness and advocacy should be intensified to prevent stigmatisation and to encourage early presentation for testing, diagnosis and treatment.
“Get tested for tuberculosis if you are at increased risk and if you have HIV or are in contact with people who have tuberculosis in your household or your workplace.He advised tuberculosis patients to practise good hygiene when coughing or sneezing, including avoiding contact with other people, wearing a mask and disposing of sputum and used tissues properly.
“Our dear country, Nigeria, is not left out of the campaign to end tuberculosis. With goodwill and policy-driven agenda, tuberculosis can be combated,” he added. President of Vision International Christian Ministries, Francis Olubambi; General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Sam Aboyeji, among others, have called for innovative and strategic approaches to combat the challenges confronting the country.
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