First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu restates commitment to combating Tûberculösis

Nigeria First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated her commitment to fighting Tuberculosis.

Tinubu restated her commitment while speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) side event by Stop TB Partnership.

Details of the First Lady’s speech were contained in a statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, on Wednesday, 25th of September 2024.

She said:

“Today, I bring a message of hope and determination. We have the tools, the knowledge, and the expertise to end TB and AMR by 2030. Addressing TB and AMR together is not just the smart way—it is the best and only way.

“TB does not discriminate; it affects men, women, and children, cutting across all social and economic backgrounds, with the poor being the most vulnerable.

“As a Global and National Stop TB Champion, advocating for joint efforts on addressing TB and AMR is crucial. Tuberculosis is a disease that has plagued our communities for so long and the response to the disease has experienced AMR in all its dimensions. Despite substantial progress in the fight against TB, Drug-Resistant TB has been a challenge for decades and presently still remains a major cause for concern. Due to its airborne nature of spread, it is today a threat to global health security.

“Therefore, I call upon all stakeholders to develop innovative approaches to fight both TB and AMR in a strategic and integrated manner. Our methods must include preventing new infections, improving awareness, education on the dangers of Drug-Resistant TB, and promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics. We must also prioritize research in order to develop new tools, treatments and new vaccines that can outpace the evolving threat of AMR.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>