Nigeria, April 8 -- Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, has commended the Spouses of Local Government Heads for their dedicated efforts in addressing tuberculosis in their communities.

Dr. El-Imam made the remarks during the investiture of the Oyun Local Government Tuberculosis Champion at the Onijagbo of Ijagbo's Palace on Monday.

The commissioner underscoring the importance of the investiture, noted that health champions are critical in reaching out to the community and effectively communicating the necessary health information, while calling on the residents of Ijagbo and other communities within the Oyun Local Government Area to be vigilant in identifying and reporting symptoms of tuberculosis to the near...