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- Western Cape achieves record tuberculosis screening milestone as monthly testing figures surge to nearly 40,000
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Africa
The Western Cape Health and Wellness Department reported its highest-ever monthly tuberculosis testing volume, reaching nearly 40,000 screenings in a single month. This data follow...
- Medical Experts Advocate For Accelerated Tuberculosis Testing As Nigeria Records 500,000 Annual Cases
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Africa
Consultant pulmonologists at University College Hospital, Ibadan, have called for a nationwide increase in early tuberculosis screening to combat Nigeria’s high mortality rate. Wit...
- Plateau State Records 5,000 Tuberculosis Cases in 2025 as Government Intensifies Case Detection and Treatment Awareness
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Africa
Plateau State Health Commissioner, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong, reported 5,000 confirmed tuberculosis cases for 2025, identifying the disease as a persistent public health threat. Marki...