Osun is poised to ensure a TB-free Culture for children

 

Segilola Babalola                       

Osun Ministry of Health, in collaboration with TB Unit of the Primary Health Care Development Board ,and other Stakeholders, had observed children Tuberculosis  test week   to ensure a TB free future for all  children in the State

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mr Kayode Adegoke disclosed this through the State TB Program Manager, Dr Deji Gbadamosi  during an interaction with the press in Osogbo.

The Permanent Secretary stressed further that the Program is an annual - week long event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of testing children for Tuberculosis(TB). The event gave  parents, caregivers, health workers and the general public the opportunity to come together and learn about TB testing in children.

Mr Adegoke also stated that this year testing week took place between May 22nd and May 26th 2023,during which various activities were organized to promote TB testing for children at health facility centers and mobile clinics. Training and capacity building for health workers on childhood TB diagnosis and treatment, Advocacy for increased funding and resources for  childhood TB control program were also embarked upon.


According to the Permanent Secretary,  screening/ testing of children was conducted in the communities and on various  children high risk groups in all the 30 local government areas of Osun State. Some of the public and private schools and Orphanage homes were visited and tested of TB in the course of the program. The TB test was successful carried out in nooks and crannies of the State with the support of some of the partners especially Damien Foundation of Belgium, SHEAD, IHVN TB LON project, ARFH,  and ECEWs. Some of the locations were  Doctors and other State Health apparatus examined pupils through testing with x-ray collection, testing sputum and stool were : Idita Demonstration Primary School in Ife East, Omega Kiddie Nursery and Primary School, Gbongan among others.

Also, sensitization and capacity building of various groups of general health workers were conducted ,apart from conducting test and treating children with  tuberculosis. The activity also gave room for capacity building on detecting and managing TB children in various health setting.

He stated further that nationwide childhood TB week plays a crucial role in global fight against childhood tuberculosis,by raising awareness, strengthening health care system, fostering collaboration and advocating for policy change.
   

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