claims over 260 lives daily in Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria | Thursday, September 18, 2025 Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of Nigeria’s deadliest infectious diseases, claiming an estimated 268 lives every day, according to the latest national health data. In 2023 alone, the country recorded more than 71,000 TB-related deaths and nearly 499,000 new cases, representing about 20 percent of Africa’s total burden.Health officials