Kwara Govt Charges Stakeholders to Intensify Efforts at Ending Tuberculosis

The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, has charged Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Supervisors (TBLS) and other relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts at ending tuberculosis at the grassroots, to ensure healthy living of people at rural communities and Kwara State at large.

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The Commissioner gave this charge during the week, at the Quarterly Review Meeting of Kwara State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state, held at the Ministry Headquarters, Fate, Ilorin, the state capital.

In her address, Dr. El-Imam charged participants to redouble their efforts in the fight against tuberculosis and related diseases, emphasizing that the state government is fully committed to achieving the goal of ending tuberculosis in Kwara State, calling on stakeholders to work collectively to achieve the set goals.

“The goal is to end TB in Kwara State and environs. This no doubt requires collective responsibility. All hands must be on deck, to achieve this task. I therefore urge you all to remain committed and proactive in the discharge of your duties.” She stated.

Earlier in his remarks, the Director of Public Health, Dr. Oluwatosin Fakayode, reiterated the Commissioner’s position, thereby encouraging the TBL Supervisors to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.

“There is no excuse for underperformance. The health and wellbeing of our people depends on the success of this programme,” Dr. Fakayode warned.

The State TBL Coordinator, Dr. Fatimah Lawal Lah, expressed her appreciation to the Commissioner and the State Health Team for their unwavering support for the programme, emphasizing on significant roles of collaboration and dedication in achieving the objectives of the control programme.