Nigeria Accounts for 20% of Africa’s Tuberculosis Burden
Nigeria accounts for 20% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Africa, making it one of the most affected countries on the continent, according to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP). The revelation was made during a symposium organised by the Zankli Research Centre and The Light Consortium to mark World Tuberculosis Day