Tuberculosis not caused by spiritual forces, treatment free – FG

The Federal Government on Saturday said spiritual forces do not cause tuberculosis, and it can be cured.

The government also restated that TB screening and treatment are free in government-owned health facilities.

The Deputy Director of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, Dr Urhioke Ochuko, said this during a road show and awareness walk in Abuja to commemorate the World TB Day theme: “Yes! We can end TB: commit, invest, and deliver.”

World TB Day is commemorated on March 24th annually to raise awareness on TB and to mobilise efforts, including political commitment to resources and healthcare financing for TB towards elimination.

Ochuko said the road walk was to encourage Abuja residents to seek medical attention if they experience persistent coughs, chest pain, weakness, weight loss, night sweats, and other TB symptoms.

He noted that TB is preventable…