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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 24 MIN

Why Are Nigerians Still Dying From Curable Tuberculosis?

from Nigeria Daily · host Luqman Awwal Agono

Despite medical advances and the availability of free treatment, Tuberculosis (TB) continues to claim thousands of lives across Nigeria every year. Many cases are linked to late diagnosis, poor awareness, and the stigma that keeps patients from seeking help early. On this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine why Nigerians are still dying from a disease that can be prevented and cured, as we hear from a survivor and a medical expert on what must change to save lives.

Despite medical advances and the availability of free treatment, Tuberculosis (TB) continues to claim thousands of lives across Nigeria every year. Many cases are linked to late diagnosis, poor awareness, and the stigma that keeps patients from seeking help early. On this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine why Nigerians are still dying from a disease that can be prevented and cured, as we hear from a survivor and a medical expert on what must change to save lives.

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Despite medical advances and the availability of free treatment, Tuberculosis (TB) continues to claim thousands of lives across Nigeria every year. Many cases are linked to late diagnosis, poor awareness, and the stigma that keeps patients from...

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