Elijah Ogunsola, Physician and Executive Secretary, Ogun State Primary Healthcare Development Board, has said that the Ogun State Government partners the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) as part of commitment to reducing the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) in the State.
Ogunsola, made known during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, which was aimed at reviewing the progress of Tuberculosis (TB) control project performance and resolve the implementation challenges facing TB control efforts in the State.
He commended the stakeholders for their contributions towards the project, encouraging them to continue to harness their expertise, share their experiences and suggestions for improving TB control.
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Olusola Taiwo, Ogun State Programme Manager for Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control, in her presentation, said the State Government is committed to reducing the prevalence of TB in the State, noting that despite the progress made, challenges still exist.
Earlier, Adeyemi Ajayi, Physician and Ogun State Manager, Institute of Human Virology (IHV) stated that the Agency implemented the Tuberculosis-Local Organising Network 3 (TB-LON 3) project, which was funded by the United State Agency of International Development, (USAID), saying the Local Health Authority team inclusion was instrumental in supporting the TB control project as they were closer to the grassroots in the State in order to combat the disease and other related ones.
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