Osun urges residents to seek screening for tuberculosis
Osun State Government is encouraging residents to get screened for tuberculosis if they show symptoms. Dr Isiaka Adekunle emphasized that tuberculosis is not a spiritual issue but a medical condition that requires prompt attention. The awareness campaign was held in Osogbo with support from the Damien Foundation and involved free screenings for interested residents. Dr Rotimi Oladele shared recent data on tuberculosis cases in the state.
What we know
- Dr Isiaka Adekunle urged Osun residents with tuberculosis symptoms to present themselves for screening to prevent deaths.
- The awareness campaign, organized with the Damien Foundation, included a walk through Osogbo and free screening at Ayetoro.
- Dr Hakeem Bello, representing Dr Isiaka Adekunle, stated the government’s commitment to increasing screening and effective management of cases.
- The state recorded 4,000 new cases of tuberculosis between September and December 2025, according to Dr Rotimi Oladele.
- Residents were advised not to see tuberculosis as a spiritual affliction but as an infectious disease that needs medical treatment.
