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Stakeholders Task Community Leaders On Comprehensive TB Awareness Campaign

In a bid to reduce the burden of Tuberculosis (TB) in their communities, stakeholders have launched a comprehensive awareness campaign, asking community and religious leaders to play a crucial role in the initiative.

The campaign aims to educate citizens about the importance of speaking out and seeking medical attention if they exhibit TB symptoms.

During an experience-sharing and pairing meeting with members of the Cluster of Civil Society Organizations under the TB Northern Nexus cluster in Bauchi, stakeholders emphasized the need for community involvement.

Hajiya Binta Adamu, a stakeholder, stressed the importance of community members informing their neighbors about TB activities, such as home visits and TB tests for those with symptoms like coughs lasting over two weeks, fever, or weight loss.

Mr. Emmanuel Iliya, representative of TB Network, highlighted the campaign’s goal of addressing the stigma associated with TB, encouraging individuals to speak out and seek help without fear of discrimination.

He emphasized that TB is a treatable disease and seeking medical attention is crucial in preventing its spread.

Ambassador Grace Maikudi, Executive Director of LANGA Women Development Initiative, underscored the importance of community engagement in the fight against TB.

She cited successful door-to-door outreaches in slums and overcrowded communities, noting that community leaders’ support has significantly improved TB case finding.

Maikudi called for community cooperation with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and healthcare providers, leading to better health outcomes.

The campaign, organized by the cluster with USAID-Palladium SCALE’s support, aims to educate citizens about TB and encourage those with symptoms to seek medical attention.

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