A civil society group, the Kaduna Tuberculosis Control and Public Health Forum (KTCPHF), has commended Governor Uba Sani for what it described as a “data-driven and people-focused offensive” against Tuberculosis, citing record-breaking detection figures and expanded healthcare access across the state.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr.Isa Garba, marking 2026 World Tuberculosis Day, the group noted that Kaduna recorded 32,297 TB cases starting in 2023, a sharp rise from 21,557 cases in 2022, representing one of the most significant jumps in detection capacity in recent years.
According to KTCPHF, this surge is a clear indicator of improved surveillance, testing, and case-finding efforts, driven by deliberate government investments in the health sector.
The group further highlighted that TB services are now available in about 78 percent of health facilities across Kaduna State, a major stride toward universal access to diagnosis and treatment.
“This is how serious governments fight public health threats—by expanding access, not waiting for patients to show up,” the statement read.
It also praised the deployment of mobile medical trucks by the Uba Sani administration, describing them as “game-changers” in reaching underserved and rural communities where access to healthcare has historically been limited.
“These mobile units are not just vehicles; they are lifelines—taking screening, diagnosis, and treatment directly to the people,” the group added.
Beyond infrastructure, the forum pointed to strengthened community-based case-finding strategies, supported by improved logistics, including the distribution of motorcycles and operational vehicles to frontline health workers for contact tracing and sample transportation.
The group stressed that these interventions have significantly enhanced early detection, a critical factor in breaking the chain of TB transmission.
KTCPHF concluded that Kaduna’s approach reflects a shift from passive healthcare delivery to an aggressive, outreach-driven model, aligning with global best practices championed by the World Health Organization.
It also applauded the sustained funding, especially with the huge budgetary allocation to the health sector.
It called for sustained stakeholder support, so as to consolidate the gains recorded and to fully eliminate tuberculosis as a public health threat.
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