The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has warned that a single tuberculosis (TB) patient who remains untreated can transmit the disease to 15-20 people within a year.

wherein Ni-kshay Mitras can volunteer to provide nutrition support to consented TB patients, is riddled with huge ethical problems. While the guidance document mentions that TB patients ...

The aim of this systematic review of qualitative studies was to understand the factors considered important by patients, caregivers and health care providers in contributing to TB medication ...

Background: Diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is the most effective strategy to control tuberculosis (TB) among patients with HIV infection. The tuberculin skin test ...

It is particularly crucial for high-risk individuals such as people living with HIV, those in close contact with TB patients, and individuals with weakened immune systems.” Underutilisation of ...