Inside the TB Community Learning Forum: Stories, Struggles, and a Shared Hope for Ending Tuberculosis in Nigeria

Inside the TB Community Learning Forum: Stories, Struggles, and a Shared Hope for Ending Tuberculosis in Nigeria In a powerful convergence of voices, the TB Community Learning Forum recently brought together health professionals, civil society actors, traditional leaders, patients, and government officials in Nigeria. The event was not just another gathering, but a compelling moment of reflection, learning, and renewed commitment to ending tuberculosis in our communities. From technical discussions to personal testimonies, every session revealed both the challenges and the hope that define the fight against TB in Nigeria. The forum began with opening remarks from Dr. Shadrack of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP). With clarity and urgency, he reminded the room of the importance of collaboration between implementing partners and state health systems. He emphasized that no one actor can end TB alone, it requires joint effort and shared responsibility. ...