Afrigather Sefinat Ahmed Usman Ododo, spouse of Kogi State governor, has promised to make use of her workplace to cease the scourge of Tuberculosis (TB) within the state.
Ododo gave the reassurance throughout the launching of ‘Cease TB Partnership Nigeria Champions’ in collaboration with Kogi State Ministry of Well being in Lokoja. The Kogi First Woman stated that the marketing campaign represented an important step in direction of elevating consciousness and making certain efficient remedy for TB within the state.
“Our collective efforts immediately will assist to drive dwelling the message that tuberculosis is preventable, treatable and curable.
“I prolong heartfelt appreciation to all of the companions, stakeholders, healthcare professionals and communities who’ve supported this initiative. As we embark on this marketing campaign, allow us to stay dedicated, targeted and decided to make a distinction.
“I’m honoured to just accept the decision to function the ‘Cease TB Champion for Kogi State’, and I’m utilizing the chance to name on the wives of the chairmen of the 21 native authorities areas, to function LGA TB champions,” Ododo stated.
She stated that the marketing campaign represents an important step in direction of elevating consciousness and making certain efficient remedy for these affected by TB throughout the state.
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Ododo equally suggested the folks to go for testing if coughing persist greater than two weeks for early analysis and remedy, as she counseled Oluremi Tinubu, the spouse of President Bola Tinubu, for taking the lead because the ambassador of the World and Nationwide Cease TB champion earlier this yr.
She identified that Tinubu had, throughout the investiture, adorned the wives of governors as TB Champions for his or her states, to boost the notice and make sure that the treatable illness is dropped at the barest minimal.
In his remarks, Adams Abdulazeez, Commissioner for Well being, Kogi State, stated that governor Ahmed Ododo had invested lots within the well being sector, together with the revitalisation of main healthcare facilities within the state.
Abdulazeez burdened that the governor was decided to offer extra TB diagnostics and remedy companies facilities throughout the 21 native authorities areas of the state, noting that the illness has remained a public well being concern, although preventable, treatable and curable if detected early and handled correctly.
