Nigeria, March 23 -- The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to eradicating Tuberculosis (TB) in the country, aligning with global efforts to eliminate the disease by 2035.

The Deputy Director of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, Urhioke Ochuko, while speaking at the 2025 World TB Day Road Walk and awareness campaign in Abuja on Saturday, noted that the country has made significant progress in the fight against TB.

Mr Ochuko cited improved case notification and treatment enrolment as part of the progress made in Nigeria's TB response.

He noted that over 400,000 Nigerians were enrolled in TB treatment in 2024, marking a significant improvement in case notification.

"We have made good progress in ter...