Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that she had felt the pain of the loss of a friend to tuberculosis, saying that her committed effort in the fight against the scourge was not just a policy issue, but a personal issue.
This is as the First Lady has canvassed global concerted efforts towards ending the tuberculosis disease, which she described as a major health threat.
In a statement issued in Abuja yesterday to mark 2025 World Tuberculosis Day with the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver”, the First Lady, who also 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 (TB).
“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.
“This is just a painful reminder that TB remains a major health threat, especially when it goes undiagnosed and untreated. We must not allow more lives to be lost to a disease that is both preventable and curable.
“I call on every Nigerian to take TB seriously. 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.
“Together, Yes! We Can End TB. Let us commit, invest, and deliver on this promise for a healthier and TB-free Nigeria.”
