Health authorities in Plateau State and Niger State have reported a combined 19,908 tuberculosis (TB) infections, underscoring the continued public health challenge posed by Tuberculosis in the two states.
In Plateau, the Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Ba’amlong, disclosed that about 5,000 TB cases were recorded in 2025.
He made the revelation in Jos while briefing journalists ahead of activities marking World Tuberculosis Day 2026.
Ba’amlong described the figure as evidence that TB remains a significant health concern despite intensified control measures.
He explained that the state government, in collaboration with development partners, has expanded case detection, treatment services, and public awareness campaigns to curb transmission and reduce mortality.
He urged residents to take advantage of free TB testing and treatment available at designated health facilities across the state, stressing that early detection greatly improves chances of cure.
The commissioner also appealed to the public to avoid stigmatising patients, noting that tuberculosis is fully curable when treatment is properly followed.
Ba’amlong further called on citizens to support the administration of Caleb Mutfwang, as the government works to strengthen the state’s healthcare system.
Meanwhile, the government of Niger State confirmed 14,908 TB infections between 2024 and 2025.
The Commissioner for Health, Murtala Muhammad Bagana, made the disclosure during a press conference in Minna to commemorate the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day, themed “Yes! We Can End TB, But We Must All Get Involved and Lead.”
Represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abdullahi Usman Imam, Bagana revealed that 7,969 of the reported cases were male, while 6,939 were female.
He warned that declining international donor funding could undermine progress in TB control, adding that projections suggest up to two million additional deaths globally between 2025 and 2030 if funding gaps persist.