Itohowo Uko, the Deputy Director, National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, says lack of awareness and fear of stigma have been frustrating government efforts at controlling the disease in the country.
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Dr Adebola Lawanson, the National Coordinator, National Tuberculosis Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme, has disclosed that out of every estimated 100 persons with Tuberculosis, only 24 are detected in Nigeria.
Itohowo Uko, the Deputy Directorof NTBLCP in the Federal Ministry of Health, disclosedd this at an integrated media parley organised by Breakthrough Action -Nigeria in collaboration with the Health Writers Association of Nigeria in Lagos.