The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, has revealed that 15,000 residents have been diagnosed with tuberculosis this year.
However, statistics suggest 32,000 Lagosians are living with the disease, leaving 17,000 undetected.
Mr Abayomi disclosed this Tuesday at the investiture of Champions and Ambassadors of the Lagos Steering Committee for TB, led by Lagos governor’s wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.
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