In a statement issued in Abuja, yesterday, to mark 2025 World Tuberculosis Day with the theme, ‘Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver”, Mrs Tinubu, who doubles as National and Global Stop TB Champion, said: “Today, on World Tuberculosis Day 2025, I join the global community in reaffirming our commitment to ending one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, Tuberculosis.
“Under this year’s theme, ‘Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,’ we are reminded that winning the fight against TB is possible when we unite our efforts, invest in proven solutions, and ensure the delivery of life-saving interventions to all who need them.
“As the National and Global Stop TB Champion, I take this responsibility with deep personal commitment. The fight against TB is not just a policy issue, it is personal, I have felt the pain of the loss of a friend.”
She call on every Nigerian to take TB seriously, saying: “If you have a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, or fever, please visit the nearest health facility for free TB testing and treatment.
TB is curable, and early treatment saves lives.”
