2024 World Tuberculosis Day

The Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board organized the 2024 World Tuberculosis Day event at Rumuigbo Primary Health Centre. Prof. Kinikanwo Innocent Green, the board's Executive Secretary, emphasized that Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs, causing symptoms such as cough, weight loss, and fever. Key points addressed during the event included: - Disease Impact: TB affects individuals and their families, including mothers, children, and fathers - Prevention: Green stressed the importance of the BCG vaccine for children at primary healthcare centers - Resource Commitment: Assurances were given that drug and test kit availability challenges would be promptly addressed - Global Partnership: Dr. Jose Michael from WHO's South-South zone reaffirmed the commitment to eradicate TB by 2030 - State Support: Dr. Victor Oris from the Ministry of Health confirmed collaboration and support for the board's TB initiatives The event included facility tours showcasing diagnostic drugs and test kits used in TB management.