The National TB Conference 2024, organized by Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and National TB and Leprosy Control Program (NTBLCP) in collaboration with other stakeholders. The Conference brought together different Stakeholders within and outside Nigeria, working to end TB.
The Conference had about 6000 registered participants and was graced with the presence of the Nation’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON as well as other renowned dignitaries and foreign delegates.
Day 1 opening ceremony as moderated by Chief Mrs Moji Makanjuola had the welcome address taken by Dr Queen Ogbuji-Ladipo. The opening remarks was given by Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Honorable Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Dr Bethrand Odume, Chairman Central Planning Committee, National TB Conference 2024, gave a brief about National TB Conference 2024.
Goodwill Messages were received from;
Dr. Cheri Vincent, Chief TB Division, Global Health Bureau USAID Washington D.C,
Dr Walter Kazadi, Head of Mission and Representative, World Health Organization Nigeria,
Dr Teodoro J. Herbosa, Secretary of Health, Ministry of Health, Philipines,
Dr Lucica Ditiu, Executive Director, Stop TB Partnership Global, Geneva,
and Mr Tope Adebola Adams, National Coordinator, TB People Nigeria.
A dance drama presented by Blackbones Theatre Troupe, FCT Arts & Culture brought more spice to the event.
The Conference featured plenary & poster presentations, interactive sessions, panel discussions as well as providing Stakeholders and delegates a platform to share experiences, challenges and success stories on the control of TB.
A notable highlight was that “TB does not just affect an individual, but the community.”