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# KNCV Nigeria

Nigeria free of Tuberculosis!

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- [HOME](https://kncvnigeria.org/) - Our Latest News WHO WE AREKNCV Nigeria is a National Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to the fight against Tuberculosis and other diseases of public health concern in Nigeria. OUR VISIONA globally recognized center of excellence for the prevention and control of Tuberculosis and other diseases of public health concern in Nigeria. OUR MISSIONTo promote and support
- [CAREERS](https://kncvnigeria.org/vacancy/) - These are all our vacancies Director, Strategic Partnerships and Resource MobilizationOverview Knowledge Network for Disease Control and Vigilance (KNCV) Nigeria is a non-profit organisation and a national center of excellence for TB Control with a mission to promote and support the prevention and control of TB and other diseases of Public Health concern in Nigeria
- [PROCUREMENT ADVERTS](https://kncvnigeria.org/procurement-adverts/) - VENDOR PREQUALIFICATION NOTICE FOR THE SUPPLY OF DIESELKNCV NigeriaKNCV Nigeria is a non-governmental organization committed to strengthening tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care across Nigeria. As part of its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted operations across its offices and project locations, KNCV Nigeria invites qualified, reputable, and experienced vendors to apply for prequalification for the supply
- [From Prison Walls to Palace Gates: How A Chance Encounter Uncovered Nine TB Cases in Mani](https://kncvnigeria.org/from-prison-walls-to-palace-gates-how-a-chance-encounter-uncovered-nine-tb-cases-in-mani/) - From Prison Walls to Palace Gates: How a Chance Encounter Uncovered Nine TB Cases in Mani What began as a routine tuberculosis screening exercise at a correctional facility in Mani, Katsina State, evolved into a community-wide intervention that reached traditional leaders, security personnel, healthcare seekers, and inmates, ultimately uncovering nine cases of tuberculosis.The KNCV Nigeria
- [RESOURCE](https://kncvnigeria.org/resource/) - OUR RESOURCE KNCV NIGERIA PROFILE 2026 KNCV Nigeria Annual Report 2026 KNCV Nigeria TB-LON 1&2 Project Publications 2025 KNCV Nigeria DOS TB-LON 1&2 Project Publications KNCV Nigeria 2024 Annual Report 2024 KNCV Nigeria DOS TB LON 1&2 Project Publications 2023 KNCV Nigeria Annual Report 2023 KNCV
- [The Tailor of Gidan Turaki: A Brother's Love and A Family's Healing](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-tailor-of-gidan-turaki-a-brothers-love-and-a-familys-healing/) - The Tailor of Gidan: A Brother's Love and A family's healing In the quiet neighborhood of Gidan Turaki in Angwan Gaya, Lafia, 30-year-old Dahiru spent most of his days behind a sewing machine, working tirelessly to provide for his family. But beyond the rhythm of his work was the growing fear of watching his 60-year-old
- [Beyond The Whispers: How Community Care Saved  Hassana](https://kncvnigeria.org/beyond-the-whispers-how-community-care-saved-hassana/) - Beyond the whispers: How community care saved Hassana Early in 2025, the life of 29-year-old Hassana took a painful turn. A full-time housewife living with her husband on the outskirts of Abuja, Hassana suddenly developed a persistent high fever. Initially, she believed it was just a common infection that would soon pass. In search of
- [RECLAIMING HIS STEPS: IMRANA’S JOURNEY FROM BEDRIDDEN TO INDEPENDENT](https://kncvnigeria.org/reclaiming-his-steps-imranas-journey-from-bedridden-to-independent/) - Reclaiming His Steps: Imrana’s Journey From Bedridden To Independence In the Sabon Gari community of Ingawa Local Government Area, Katsina State, 25-year-old Imrana Abubakar was known as a determined young businessman. His small communication center where he charged phones, repaired devices, and sold airtime and accessories was a vital hub for his neighbors. Dedicated to
- [A Second Chance at Life: How Community TB Outreach Gave Mrs. Arit Hope Again](https://kncvnigeria.org/a-second-chance-at-life-how-community-tb-outreach-gave-mrs-arit-hope-again/) - A Second Chance at Life: How Community TB Outreach Gave Mrs. Arit Hope Again Mrs. Arit Eyiema is a 51‑year‑old businesswoman, wife, and mother of four who resides in Ikot Oko community in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Cross River State. Widely known for her resilience and commitment to supporting her family through her
- [OUR TEAM](https://kncvnigeria.org/our-team/) - TB LON (Local Organisations Network) regions 1 and 2 project KNCV NIGERIA BOARD OF TRUSTEES — Prof. John Alechenu Idoko, Chairman BOT Prof John Idoko: He was appointed Lecturer/Consultant in medicine at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in 1984, rising to the position of senior lecturer in 1987. He later transferred to University of Jos
- [Evidence of Impact: Our Latest TB Success Stories](https://kncvnigeria.org/evidence-of-impact-our-latest-tb-success-stories/) - A Life Restored: Gbenga Tanure's TB Recovery Story Gbenga Tanure is a 45-year-old carpenter who lives with his mother in Aladja Community in Delta State. Thinking of his backstory, he is deeply grateful to be alive to share his experience. His health challenges began around July 2025, when he developed a persistent and severe cough,
- [Beyond the Call of Duty: A Life-Saving TB Detection Story](https://kncvnigeria.org/beyond-the-call-of-duty-a-life-saving-tb-detection-story/) - Beyond the Call of Duty: A Life-Saving TB Detection Story Mr. Effiong Asuquo Okon, a KNCV Nigeria ad hoc staff member, packed his bag and headed home after finishing work at around 4:00 PM. On his way, he noticed a distressed woman sitting by the roadside with her visibly weak son, Atabia, a 21-year-old from
- [From Patient to Champion: A Farmer's Journey with TB](https://kncvnigeria.org/from-patient-to-champion-a-farmers-journey-with-tb/) - From Patient to Champion: A Farmer’s Journey with TB In the quiet outskirts of Kwara community in Lafia, Mr. Asto, a 43‑year‑old farmer, relied on his strength and resilience. Farming was more than his livelihood; it was his pride. But in early 2025, his health began to falter. Persistent chest pain, night sweats, fatigue, and
- [Global Recognition for the ED KNCV Nigeria](https://kncvnigeria.org/global-recognition-for-the-ed-kncv-nigeria/) - 🎉 KNCV Nigeria Celebrates a Milestone in Global Health Leadership The Knowledge Network for disease Control and Vigilance (KNCV) Nigeria proudly announces the election of our Executive Director, Dr. Bethrand Odume, to the Board of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union).About The UnionThe Union is a globally recognized organization at the
- [CONTACT US](https://kncvnigeria.org/contact-us/) - We would love to hear from you Please write or call us with your questions or comments Address Fourth floor – Block B Plot 564/565 Independence Avenue, Central Business District – Abuja, Nigeria. Contact +234 (0)9169984812 info@kncvnigeria.org Keep in touch Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Contact us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this
- [From Misdiagnosis to Healing: The Story of James Edina's Triumph Over Tuberculosis](https://kncvnigeria.org/from-misdiagnosis-to-healing-the-story-of-james-edinas-triumph-over-tuberculosis/) - From Misdiagnosis to Healing: The Story of James Edina's Triumph Over Tuberculosis For years, the people of Nde community in Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State, knew Mr. James Edina as a hardworking man who rarely fell ill. But everything changed when a stubborn cough crept into his life and refused to go away.
- [From Brokenness to Beauty: Juliet’s Story of Survival and Second Chances](https://kncvnigeria.org/from-brokenness-to-beauty-juliets-story-of-survival-and-second-chances/) - From Brokenness to Beauty: juliet's Story of Survival and Second Chances Juliet is a 28-year-old talented fashion designer living in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. Known for her creativity, she spends her days bringing fabrics to life, stitching threads into elegant designs, and putting smiles on her clients’ faces. But behind her bright smile was
- [OUR STORIES](https://kncvnigeria.org/our-stories/) - The impact of covid epidemic: a TB patient's perspective “It hasn’t been easy for me and my family, we stay indoors except for days I have to go to the hospital for my TB drugs and that of two of my children”. Victor says, a Farmer and TB patient in Benue StateContinue Reading The impact
- [OUR PROJECTS](https://kncvnigeria.org/our-projects/) - KNCV Nigeria Projects DOS TB LON Region 1 and 2 Project The TB LON 1 & 2 Project, implemented by KNCV Nigeria, aims to improve tuberculosis (TB) prevention,detection, treatment, and notification across 14 states in Nigeria; Bauchi, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Imo, and Rivers State. The
- [Nehemiah’s Second Chance: A Young Man’s Recovery from Tuberculosis](https://kncvnigeria.org/nehemiahs-second-chance-a-young-mans-recovery-from-tuberculosis/) - Nehemiah’s Second Chance: A Young Man’s Recovery from Tuberculosis Nehemiah Jordan Joseph is a 23-year-old cashier working for a private company in Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. His health began to decline when he started experiencing breathing difficulties, constant tiredness, and occasional coughing with traces of blood. At first, he thought it was
- [RECOVERY PROCESS OF AISHA MUSA](https://kncvnigeria.org/recovery-process-of-aisha-musa/) - Aisha’s Journey: From TB Diagnosis to RecoveryAisha is a 48-year-old housewife and mother of six children living in Kaduna State. On December 28th, 2023, she was taken unconscious to Manaal Specialist Hospital in Kaduna North LGA. She had been experiencing symptoms such as night sweats, difficulty in breathing, fever, weight loss, and nausea. After being
- [PDX Operationalization Meeting in Abuja](https://kncvnigeria.org/pdx-operationalization-meeting-in-abuja/) - KNCV Nigeria Showcases Groundbreaking TB Innovations at World Health Summit 2025 in BerlinThe Executive Director of the Knowledge Network for Disease Control and Vigilance (KNCV) Nigeria, Dr. Bethrand Odume, was among the distinguished global health leaders who convened at the World Health Summit 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Themed “Taking Responsibility for Health in a Fragmenting
- [Babatunde’s Fight for Breath: How a 17-Year-Old’s Life Was Put on Hold Before It Began](https://kncvnigeria.org/babatundes-fight-for-breath-how-a-17-year-olds-life-was-put-on-hold-before-it-began/) - Babatunde’s Fight for Breath: How a 17-Year-Old’s Life Was Put on Hold Before It Began At 17, Babatunde Shola should have been chasing his dreams, laughing with friends at school, and planning for the future. Instead, his life came to a sudden standstill, even before his youth had truly begun. Hailing from Badagry, Lagos State,
- [Nsa's Triumph Over Drug-Resistant TB](https://kncvnigeria.org/nsas-triumph-over-drug-resistant-tb/) - Nsa's Triumph Over Drug-Resistant TB Nsa Okon Effiong is a 31-year-old woman who lives in Iyonde, a suburb behind the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) in Calabar. Her ordeal began in September 2024 when she started experiencing unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, persistent coughing, and chest pain. Her strength gradually failed, and she
- [Miracle's Turning Point: From Health Struggle to Recovery​](https://kncvnigeria.org/miracles-turning-point-from-health-struggle-to-recovery/) - Miracle's Turning Point: From Health Struggle to Recovery Nweke Miracle is a 25-year-old trader living in Delta State. He ran a small printing business and earned just enough to meet his basic needs and enjoy the small pleasures he could afford without much worry, until mid-2024, when everything changed. According to him, it began with
- [From Hopscotch to Hospital: How a TB Outreach Saved 12-Year-Old Maryam's Life in Rural Katsina.](https://kncvnigeria.org/from-hopscotch-to-hospital-how-a-tb-outreach-saved-12-year-old-maryams-life-in-rural-katsina/) - From Hopscotch to Hospital: How a TB Outreach Saved 12-Year-Old Maryam's Life in Rural Katsina. In the quiet rural community of Turji in Bindawa LGA, a 12-year-old by name Maryam Dadda’u was known for her bright smile and endless energy. She loved playing hopscotch (widely known as ‘yar gala-gala in Hausa language), tic-tac-toe, and jumping
- [From a Phone Call to a Cure: How a Student's Concern Led to a Life-Saving TB Diagnosis](https://kncvnigeria.org/from-a-phone-call-to-a-cure-how-a-students-concern-led-to-a-life-saving-tb-diagnosis/) - From a Phone Call to a Cure: How a Student's Concern Led to a Life-Saving TB Diagnosis Abraham, a 23-year-old petty trader from Abia State, resides with his parents in a semi-urban area of Port Harcourt. He never imagined that the road to recovering from a debilitating illness, one that disrupted both his health and
- [TB CHAMPION: REVEREND SISTER REGINA USEH (HHCS)](https://kncvnigeria.org/tb-champion-reverend-sister-regina-useh-hhcs/) - TB CHAMPION: REVEREND SISTER REGINA USEH (HHCS) Meet Reverend Sister Regina Useh a dedicated Lab Scientist at Abak Primary Health Care Center in Akwa Ibom State. Noteworthy is her commitment to performing her role as a medical lab scientist and focal point for the tuberculosis lab in the center, putting in extra hours, especially on
- [Contact Tracing Saves Lives: Aondofa Apar’s Journey to TB Prevention in Gboko South](https://kncvnigeria.org/contact-tracing-saves-lives-aondofa-apars-journey-to-tb-prevention-in-gboko-south/) - Contact Tracing Saves Lives: Aondofa Apar’s Journey to TB Prevention in Gboko South When 50-year-old Aondofa Apar, a dedicated farmer from the Gboko South community in Benue State, received the news that his younger brother had been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), he had no idea that it would mark a turning point not just for
- [dr-bethrand-odume](https://kncvnigeria.org/dr-bethrand-odume/) - Dr. Bethrand Odume Bethrand Brian Odume, MBBS, MPH, MWACP (Fam Med), joined KNCV International in November 2019 as the Country Representative in Nigeria before becoming the pioneer Executive Director of KNCV Nigeria in January 2020. He is also the Chief of Party USAID TB LON Regions 1 & 2 project, a five-year USAID-funded project that
- [A Life Transformed by TB Treatment](https://kncvnigeria.org/a-life-transformed-by-tb-treatment/) - A Life Transformed by TB TreatmentGeoffrey Michael, a portable digital X-ray imaging technician working with KNCV Nigeria, traveled to the Bwarak Community in Pankshin Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State. His visit on World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025 held special significance, as he reflected on this year’s theme: ‘Yes, We Can End TB – Commit,
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- [Elementor #6409](https://kncvnigeria.org/kncv-nigerias-life-saving-intervention-in-tudun-fulani-community-ajingi-lga/) - KNCV Nigeria's Life-Saving Intervention in Tudun Fulani Community, Ajingi LGA In the remote Tudun Fulani community of Ajingi Local Government Area, Nigeria, an alarming public health challenge was emerging, a quiet crisis was unfolding. Tuberculosis (TB) was increasingly affecting the youth, spreading rapidly as young people traveled in search of employment opportunities and returned home with
- [Beating the Odds: Aniefiok Warrie’s Inspiring TB Story](https://kncvnigeria.org/beating-the-odds-aniefiok-warries-inspiring-tb-story/) - Beating the Odds: Aniefiok Warrie’s Inspiring TB Story Mr. Daniel James, a KNCV Nigeria staff member working as a Contact Tracer at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial in Calabar, has a knack for identifying TB cases among strangers. One such case was Mr. Warrie, a 42-year-old crab farmer from
- [The Impact of Community TB Activities: Mbet's Triumph over TB](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-impact-of-community-tb-activities-mbets-triumph-over-tb/) - The Impact of Community TB Activities: Mbet’s Triumph over TB In August 2023, Mbet, a 25-year-old trainee Caterpillar driver, visited a family friend in Ikpe Annang, Essien Udim LGA. During his stay, he played football with his friend and some locals in a field. However, their regular day of fun and games was interrupted when the KNCV
- [The story of Sanusi Adamu](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-story-of-sanusi-adamu/) - The story of SANUSI ADAMU The PMV (Patent medicine vendor) intervention under KNCV in Kano has been a huge success.The use of informal private sector PMV was launched in the month of August in Kano. We engaged 150 PMVs across 5 LGAs, most of them are well-known community stalwarts when it comes to the provision
- [The story of Endurance Sabo](https://kncvnigeria.org/endurance-sabo/) - Endurance Sabo “Had it not been for the wonder truck, she would have died,” says Endurance Sabo. She is talking of the Wellness On Wheels (WoW) truck, an initiative of the USAID-funded Challenge TB project. “I call it the wonder truck because it has done wonders for us,” she continues, it was the medical staff
- [The story of Maryam Hassan](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-story-of-maryam-hassan/) - Maryam Hassan To say that Maryam Hassan’s life has been hard is an understatement. From the age of nine, she suffered from constant pain and fever, then came a loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, and even swollen feet. She was living with her grandparents who tried to treat her with herbal remedies, but she
- [Hope springs in Fagge Dandali.](https://kncvnigeria.org/hope-springs-in-fagge-dandali/) - Hope springs in Fagge Dandali. Abdulmumin Muhammad, a 67year old family man was diagnosed with DSTB on 11th August 2020 on the WoW truck following the first motorized campaign outing jointly organized by KNCV Nigeria and Break through action Nigeria in Kano state. The patient who has been severely ill, according to the ACF coordinator, Dr
- [little Uzoma story of hope](https://kncvnigeria.org/little-uzoma-story-of-hope/) - Little Uzoma’s Story of Hope Uzoma is an 8-year-old pupil who lives with her parents in Nkwere LGA in Imo State. Two years ago, she started experiencing a high-grade fever with severe low back pain. Initially, she was treated for malaria without any significant improvement. The symptoms worsened, and she was unable to stand erect,
- [We fight against TB/HIV in Nigeria](https://kncvnigeria.org/we-fight-against-tb-hiv-in-nigeria/) - ACELERATING CONTROL OF THE HIV EPIDEMIC (ACE 6) PROJECT The ACE 6 (Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic Cluster 6) Project is being implemented in three states namely Bayelsa, Edo and Lagos states with a consortium of partners led by the Heartland Alliance as the principal recipient and KNCV Nigeria as one of the sub
- [KNCV Nigeria 2023 Innovations](https://kncvnigeria.org/kncv-nigeria-2023-innovations/) - KNCV Nigeria 2023 Innovations InnovationsCompetency Based Training (CBT)KNCV Nigeria targeted and conducted the competency based training for 1,684 ad hoc staff in 14 states including screening officers, laboratory staff, data entry officers. At the end of September 2023, we had successfully registered, enrolled and completed 5 modules which equals 1,431 HCWs and laboratory staff across
- [Our Success Stories](https://kncvnigeria.org/our-success-stories/) - Our Success Stories Success StoriesRukayyaWith support from partners, the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) coordinated the National Childhood Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Week, aimed at identifying and diagnosing childhood TB cases. The case of Rukayya Isah, a 14-year-old student from the community of Sambuwal in the Shira LGA of Bauchi State showcases the positive
- [Q and A with the ED](https://kncvnigeria.org/q-and-a-with-the-ed/) - Q and A with The E.D Q & A With the Executive Director DR. BETHRAND ODUME1.Which initiatives, programs, or collaborations would you say made a notable impact on TB prevention, diagnosis, or treatment this year?This year, two impactful interventions have significantly contributed to advancing TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The first intervention is the use
- [KNCV Nigeria 2024 Projection](https://kncvnigeria.org/kncv-nigeria-2024-projection/) - KNCV Nigeria 2024 PROJECTIONS 2024 is here with a myriad of issues that may be challenging the fight to end Tuberculosis. The changes in temperature and humidity that only creates a more conducive and thriving environment for the transmission of the disease is something KNCV has taken into consideration. What does KNCV plan to do
- [Donation of 20 PDX Machines to Kano State](https://kncvnigeria.org/donation-of-20-pdx-machines-to-kano-state/) - KNCV Nigeria through the support of the NTBLCP with funding from Global Fund donates 20 Portable Digital X-ray machines to the Kano state Government. KNCV Nigeria through the support of the NTBLCP with funding from Global Fund donated 20 Portable Digital X-ray machines to the Kano state Government. During the hand over ceremony which held
- [TIFA Project Close-out Meeting in Akwa Ibom and Kano States](https://kncvnigeria.org/tifa-project-close-out-meeting-in-akwa-ibom-and-kano-states/) - Tuberculosis Implementation Framework Agreement (TIFA) Project Close-out Meeting in Akwa Ibom and Kano States. The Tuberculosis Implementation Framework Agreement (TIFA) project was implemented by JSI Research and Training Institute. KNCV Nigeria implemented the Spot Tent Model of Contact Investigation (STOM) project which employs a systematic approach to TB contact investigation to actively screen household contacts
- [Mr Munka Ila’s family success story](https://kncvnigeria.org/mr-munka-ilas-family-success-story/) - ACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS OPD SCREENING AND CONTACT INVESTIGATION: THE MUNKA ILA FAMILY STORY Mr. Munka Ila a 35-year-old family man, who works as a power saw operator in Plateau state tells his story of hope and healing.” I am married to one wife with 5 children ages 10years, 8years, 5years, 4years, and 9months old baby. I
- [SUCCESS STORIES](https://kncvnigeria.org/success-stories/) - SUCCESS STORIES A COUPLES BEACON OF HOPE Mallam Auwal Yau, a 45-year-old peasant farmer and his 25-year-old wife, Madam Maimuna Yau, who have two children and live in Tudun Wada Village in Itas Gadau LGA of Bauchi, were screened by the KNCV GLOVAX Vaccination team on his farm on October 12th, 2022. Mallam Auwal tested positive
- [Procurement Adverts-licensed accounting software partner](https://kncvnigeria.org/procurement-adverts-licensed-accounting-software-partner/) - URGENT REQUEST TO SUBMIT QUOTATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM TO KNCV NIGERIA. (Accounting Software) General Information:KNCV Nigeria seeks to engage the services of a licensed Accounting software partner to deploy a new on premise or cloud-based financial management system (FMIS) to replace its current accounting system. The project implementation services
- [OUR LATEST NEWS](https://kncvnigeria.org/our-latest-news/) - News NATIONAL CHILDHOOD TB TESTING WEEK IN KNCV SUPPORTED STATES The Nationwide Childhood TB Testing Week organized by National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Program is an annual week-long event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of testing children for Tuberculosis (TB). The event provides an opportunity for parents, caregivers, health workers,
- [2023 World TB Day Commemoration in KNCV Nigeria's 14 States](https://kncvnigeria.org/2023-world-tb-day-commemoration-in-kncv-nigerias-14-states/) - 2023 World Tuberculosis Day Commemoration in KNCV Nigeria Supported States World Tuberculosis Day (WTBD) is an annual event observed on March 24th to raise public awareness about the devastatinghealth, the social and economic impact of tuberculosis (TB) and urge acceleration of efforts to end the global TBepidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when
- [PRESS RELEASE](https://kncvnigeria.org/press-release/) - 23rd, March 2023 2023 World Tuberculosis Day Commemoration in KNCV Nigeria Supported States World Tuberculosis Day (WTBD) is an annual event observed on March 24th to raise public awareness about the devastatinghealth, the social and economic impact of tuberculosis (TB) and urge acceleration of efforts to end the global TBepidemic. The date marks the day
- [Nigeria is among the 14 high burden countries for TB](https://kncvnigeria.org/nigeria-is-among-the-14-high-burden-countries-for-tb/) - TB IN NIGERIA A major issue with TB in Nigeria is the low TB case finding for both adults and children. TB IN NIGERIA GLOBAL STATISTICS:Tuberculosis (TB) is an air-borne disease caused by a germ known as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. TB is both preventable and curable.TB is the number 1 infectious killer disease in the world
- [WHAT WE DO](https://kncvnigeria.org/what-we-do/) - Back To Life OUR APPROACH WHO WE ARE KNCV Nigeria is a National Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to the fight against Tuberculosis and other diseases of public health concern in Nigeria. WHAT WE DO KNCV Nigeria has remained committed to its vision to be globally recognized as a center of excellence for the prevention and control
- [KNCV Nigeria Employs Innovative Service](https://kncvnigeria.org/kncv-nigeria-employs-innovative-service/) - KNCV NIGERIA EMPLOYS INNOVATIVE SERVICe DELIVERY FOR THE TIMELY DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH COMMODITIES In line with KNCV’s commitment to adopting innovative ways to provide outstanding and excellent services to the people whom it serves. KNCV deploys innovative service delivery for the timely distribution of vaccines across central and northern cross-river, to break the barrier of
- [Increasing Covid-19 Vaccines Uptake](https://kncvnigeria.org/increasing-covid-19-vaccines-uptake/) - Increasing COVID-19 vaccines uptake, TB screening & Treatments among Rural Women in Bauchi State KNCV Nigeria is a local non-profit public health organization firmly equipped with technical and administrative capacity in strengthening TB services delivery to prevent, screen, diagnose, treat, and notify TB disease, expand access to quality patient-centered TB care and support health system
- [Mr Shuaibu's story](https://kncvnigeria.org/mr-shuaibus-story/) - Shuaibu's story of triumph over Tuberculosis Shuaibu Hashimu, a 23-year-old fisherman from Makani Village in Itas Gadau LGA, Bauchi State, had suffered from a persistent cough and evening sweating but assumed these were normal symptoms of his job. It wasn’t until the Glovax vaccination team visited his village on September 15th, 2022, that he was
- [Donation of MinXray from the Qure.ai MinXray Team](https://kncvnigeria.org/donation-of-minxray-from-the-qure-ai-minxray-team/) - Donation of MinXray from the Qure.ai MinXray Team In addition to the Delft-Light Backpack DLB, a miniature digital X-ray machine equipped with Computer Aided Detection Software (Artificial intelligence (AI)) for Tuberculosis used for on-the-spot pre-diagnostic TB screening are other portable digital x-rays that operate with AI. The KNCV management received a donation of such an
- [Field visit to DATs implementing site in OOUTH Anambra State](https://kncvnigeria.org/field-visit-to-dats-implementing-site-in-oouth-anambra-state/) - Digital Adherence Technologies: A field visit to DATs site in Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Anambra State The Digital Adherence Technologies (DATs) Project is funded by Stop TB Partnership/UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services) and implemented by KNCV TB Foundation Nigeria with a consortium of partners – KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Netherlands and Interra Networks.
- [National TB Conference 2021](https://kncvnigeria.org/national-tb-conference-2021/) - National TB Conference 2021 KNCV TB Foundation Nigeria won the award for outstanding indigenous TB partner at the just concluded National TB Conference held at International conference Centre, Abuja from 9th -11th November.Highlights of the event was the presentation of awards to Stop TB partners for their immense contributions to ending Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria.The
- [TB LON 1 & 2](https://kncvnigeria.org/tb-lon-1-2/) - The TB LON Project is funded by USAID Nigeria and focuses on locally generated solutions to provide TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and notification, while addressing stigma and discrimination. The TB LON region 1 and 2 project is to be implemented by KNCV TB foundation Nigeria to expand the provision of and increase access to
- [Digital Adherence Technology-Mallam Abba Magaji's Story](https://kncvnigeria.org/digital-adherence-technology-mallam-abba-magajis-story/) - USING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE TREATMENT OUTCOMES IN KANO Digital Adherence Technology (DAT) is technology enabled care that provides additional support towards ensuring patients complete their treatment. It augments the traditional directly observed therapy (DOT) By providing tools that allow for patients to take their medication at a place and time that is convenient to them
- [Mr. Adim Augustine's story](https://kncvnigeria.org/mr-adim-augustines-story/) - THE DRUG THAT BROUGHT ME BACK TO LIFE It was on the 6th of April 2021 when Mr. Adim Augustine was rolled into G.O.P.D on a wheelchair as an emergency case in the General Hospital Calabar. He was unable to walk or lift his lower limbs, even as he was accompanied by his family members.
- [The American Deputy Chief of Missions visits Taraba state](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-american-deputy-chief-of-missions-visits-taraba-state/) - The Federal Ministry of Health in its effort to provide an effective and coordinated response to the dual epidemics of TB and HIV, established the National TB/HIV Working Group (TWG) in 2006. Also in the same vein, policy documents (The National Strategic Framework for TB HIV Collaborative activities and the National Guidelines for the Clinical
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- [HIV](https://kncvnigeria.org/hiv/) - HIVHIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)AIDSAIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is the most severe stage of HIV (Stage 3).HOW IS HIV CONTACTED In most cases, people who have HIV are infected by having unprotected sex with someone
- [ABOUT TB/HIV](https://kncvnigeria.org/about-tb/) - WHAT IS TUBERCULOSIS? Tuberculosis, or TB, is still one of the major causes of preventable death in the world. TB is an infectious disease caused by TB bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and most often affects the lungs. TB infection can cause serious damage to the lungs and other organs.Signs and symptomsThe signs and symptoms of active
- [Digital-Health](https://kncvnigeria.org/digital-health/) - GLOBAL FUND PPM PROJECT Public-private mix (PPM), recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), was introduced to cope with tuberculosis (TB) epidemic worldwide. In many developing countries, PPM has played a powerful role in TB control.
- [Right Diagnosis, Right Treatment](https://kncvnigeria.org/right-diagnosis-right-treatment/) - USAID Nigeria Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) Cluster 6 The “HALG_ACE Consortium” brings in a suite of mutually reinforcing technical expertise to address existing HIV service delivery gaps. It employs a rights-based approach that integrates contextual health systems strengthening with comprehensive HIV care, including critical services like access to justice, gender
- [Find and Treat all Missing Persons with TB](https://kncvnigeria.org/find-and-treat-all-missing-persons-with-tb/) - KNCV was appointed as authorized service provider (ASP) for GeneXpert in the year 2014. The major role of KNCV as the ASP is to mitigate the above-mentioned challenges. The Cepheid project covers all GeneXpert in all states in Nigeria (36 + FCT). To achieve part of this broad strategy, KNCV proposes a collaboration with CEPHEID
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- [DLB TB Screening in Kano State Prison](https://kncvnigeria.org/dlb-tb-screening-in-kano-state-prison/) - TB SCREENING IN KANO STATE PRISON USING THE DELFT LIGHT BACKPACK (DLB) DONATED BY USAID UNDER THE NEW TOOLS PROJECT The USAID Nigeria officially handed over the donation of new Diagnostic equipment and preventive therapy medicines diagnostics machines (Truenat Machines, Delf light backpack, X-ray machines, and TB preventive medicines for the treatment of TB infection)
- [THE FIRST TB PATIENT IN NIGERIA TO BE TREATED WITH THE BPAL REGIMEN](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-first-tb-patient-in-nigeria-to-be-treated-with-the-bpal-regimen/) - NEW HOPE FOR DRUG RESISTANT TUBERCULOSIS (TB) PATIENTS IN NIGERIA Nigeria is the first country in West Africa to provide people with tuberculosis (TB) access to the groundbreaking new BPaL treatment under operational research conditions. This six-month, three-drug, oral treatment is meant for people with advanced forms of drug resistant TB and is expected to
- [Mohammed Umar's Story of Hope and Resilience](https://kncvnigeria.org/mohammed-umars-story-of-hope-and-resilience/) - Mohammed Umar Story of Hope and Resilience Mr. Mohammed Umar is a middle-aged man who passed through the cascade of management for both drug-sensitive and drugs resistant tuberculosis successfully and has voluntarily helped more people from his rural community access health services for tuberculosis and other diseases.The problem started with recurrent fever, mild headache, unproductive
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- [TB LAMP Pilot study report dissemination meeting](https://kncvnigeria.org/tb-lamp-pilot-study-report-dissemination-meeting/) - KNCV TB LAMP Pilot Study Report Dissemination hybrid meeting held on Monday 26th July 2021, at the KNCV conference hall, Abuja. Photo highlights from the KNCV TB LAMP Pilot Study Report Dissemination hybrid meeting held on Monday 26th July 2021, at the KNCV conference hall, Abuja.In attendance were the NC. NTBLCP Dr. Chukwuma Ayaike, Dr.
- [DLB Active Case Finding](https://kncvnigeria.org/dlb-active-case-finding/) - Delft Light Backpack:The stories behind finding missing TB cases. Our journey to TB ACF led us into a remote coastal community called Okoritak, this community is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the people here live-in clusters of thatched houses with so many children and women, the men are mostly young, and their occupation is fishing
- [NEW LEVEL 2 BIOSAFETY CABINET](https://kncvnigeria.org/new-level-2-biosafety-cabinet/) - NEW LEVEL 2 BIOSAFETY CABINET INSTALLED IN THE WOW TRUCKS The wellness on wheels mobile diagnostic trucks in the Southern and Northern regions of the USAID TB LON Regions 1 & 2 projects recently had a level 2 biosafety cabinet installed and certified by Biosafe equipment calibrations limited, a biosafety certification company in Nigeria. The
- [EXPANDING ACCESS TO TB  DIAGNOSIS: THE KNCV TB LAMP PILOT](https://kncvnigeria.org/expanding-access-to-tb-diagnosis-the-kncv-tb-lamp-pilot/) - EXPANDING ACCESS TO TB DIAGNOSIS: THE KNCV TB LAMP PILOT In a bid to address the diagnostic challenges in-country, KNCV through a research study introduced a novel TB-Loop-mediated isothermal Amplification (TB-LAMP) platform to complement GeneXpert assay and increase diagnostic access to hard- to- reach areas and underserved communities lacking diagnostic tools. The outcome of the
- [Elementor #2853](https://kncvnigeria.org/elementor-2853/) - The Munka Ila's family story I am a 35-year-old power saw operator. I am paid to cut trees and woods for sale. I am married to 1 wife with 5 children aged 10years, 8years, 5years, 4years and 9months old baby. 2 weeks before I was diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB), my wife and I started having
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- [KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria Competency Based Training (CBT) to TB Surge and Laboratory staff](https://kncvnigeria.org/kncv-tuberculosis-foundation-nigeria-competency-based-training-cbt-to-tb-surge-and-laboratory-staff/) - KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria Competency Based Training (CBT) to TB Surge and Laboratory staff(Vacancy Number C013)KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria is seeking to engage a consultant to provide technical support for the Competency Based Training (CBT) to TB Surge and Laboratory staff in Nigeria.KNCV NigeriaKNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria is a local non-profit organization dedicated to the
- [The Flag off of WoW community TB outreach at Tsamiyar Boka PHC to mark the 2021 WTBD](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-flag-off-of-wow-community-tb-outreach-at-tsamiyar-boka-phc-to-mark-the-2021-wtbd/) - The KNCV TB Foundation flagged off the WoW community TB testing in Kano State on Thursday.This is to enhance the detection and treatment of the disease at the grassroots.Dr. Odume Bethrand, Executive Director, KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria, stated this on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Wellness on Wheel (WoW) Community TB Testing.The Chief of
- [KNCV Today Deployed The Delft Light Backpack To The Field](https://kncvnigeria.org/kncv-today-deployed-the-delft-light-backpack-to-the-field/) - The delft-light Backpack known as DLB is a miniature or carry-on digital X-ray machine, equipped with CAD4TB (Computer Aided Detection for Tuberculosis Artificial Intelligence (CAD4TB AI) software used for on-the-spot screening and diagnostics services among contacts of TB patients right at their doorsteps. It has improved access to TB services by reducing the cost of
- [Dr. Mustapha Gidado new executive director KNCV International](https://kncvnigeria.org/dr-mustapha-gidado-new-executive-director-kncv-international/) - DR. MUSTAPHA GIDADO HAS BECOME THE FIRST NON-DUTCH PROFESSIONAL TO MAN THE POSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT KNCV TUBERCULOSIS FOUNDATION. Dr. Mustapha Gidado (PhD, MSc, MPH, & MBBS) has become the first non-Dutch professional to man the position of the Executive Director at KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, situated at The Hague in Netherlands. Hitherto, he
- [Cepheid make it happen award presentation](https://kncvnigeria.org/cepheid-make-it-happen-award-presentation/) - The Cepheid make it happen Award officially presented to KNCV Nigeria on the 26th of April virtually via Zoom. The Award was presented by Rika Dutau – Vice President/General Manager, EMEA Commercial Operations and James Beckett – Director, Business Unit Point- of-Care/Alternate Site.To the Wellness on Wheels truck represented by the Northern WoW team. Two
- [2021 World TB Day Commemoration](https://kncvnigeria.org/2021-world-tb-day-commemoration/) - On 24th March of each year, we commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium
- [Flag off of the WoW truck/ DLB for active TB case finding in Cross River State](https://kncvnigeria.org/flag-off-of-the-wow-truck-dlb-for-active-tb-case-finding-in-cross-river-state/) - The flag-off of the wellness on wheels truck and Deflt light Backpack for Active TB Case Finding in Cross River State on the 11th of January 2021 was a success. This event was marked by the ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by Hon. Commissioner for Health Dr. Bertha Edu at ongoing community outreach in Gbogobiri, Calabar Municipality
- [THE FLAG-OFF OF THE INTEGRATED COMMUNITY COVID TB ACTIVE CASE FINDING USING THE WOW TRUCK IN OWERRI IMO STATE](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-flag-off-of-the-integrated-community-covid-tb-active-case-finding-using-the-wow-truck-in-owerri-imo-state/) - The flag-off of the integrated community COVID TB Active Case Finding using the WoW truck in Owerri Imo State on the 7th of September, 2020 was a success. KNCV TB Foundation is implementing the TB LON Regions 1 and 2 projects in Imo State and 13 other states in the country with funding from USAID. The KNCV TB
- [We fight against TB in Nigeria](https://kncvnigeria.org/we-fight-against-tb-in-nigeria/) - KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria KNCV Nigeria KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation Nigeria is a local non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), the deadliest infectious disease in Nigeria. We are a local center of excellence for TB control that promotes effective, efficient, innovative and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in a national context.Our multidisciplinary team of
- [Southern WoW Truck Flag-off](https://kncvnigeria.org/southern-wow-truck-flag-off/) - FLAG-OFF OF THE SOUTHERN WOW TRUCK IN AKWA IBOM The Wellness on Wheels (WoW) truck, a mobile care delivery system that provides systematic TB screening of high-risk populations combining digital chest radiography with computer-aided automated interpretation and chronic cough screening to identify beneficiaries of GeneXpert MTB/RIF testing on-site . This mobile diagnostic unit for Tuberculosis
- [Pre-World TB Day conference by Stakeholders](https://kncvnigeria.org/elementor-1952/) - PRE- WORLD TB DAY CONFERENCE BY STAKEHOLDERS: In order to control Tuberculosis,(TB) in Nigeria, government and stakeholders are directing their attention on adolescents and the index cases.This is to ensure that the missing 300,000 TB cases are detected and diagnosed as well as treated.Nigeria had in 2015 pledged to end TB by 2030 alongside 193
- [WHERE WE WORK](https://kncvnigeria.org/where-we-work/) - BauchiKadunaKatsinaKanoNasarawaPlateauTarabaAnambraAkwa IbomBenueCross RiverDeltaImo Rivers State.
- [The impact of COVID epidemic: a TB patient’s perspective](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-impact-of-covid-epidemic-a-tb-patients-perspective/) - The impact of COVID epidemic: a TB patient’s perspective“It hasn’t been easy for me and my family, we stay indoors except for days I have to go to the hospital for my TB drugs and that of two of my children”.Awua Victor is a Farmer and Electrician in Benue State; his job requires energy and
- [The impact of COVID epidemic from a health care worker perspective](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-impact-of-covid-epidemic-from-a-health-care-worker-perspective/) - The impact of COVID epidemic from a health care worker perspectiveHealth care workers are most at risk in this pandemic. Every day, they struggle to protect their patients, their communities, and themselves from the coronavirus, sometimes without the appropriate personal protective equipment.“Going to work during this lockdown has been really hectic, we don’t know when
- [Farewell Mrs Elizabeth](https://kncvnigeria.org/farewell-mrs-elizabeth/) - FAREWELL MY DEAR BOSS- MRS ELIZABETH O. ADENIJI Dear Mama Liz, like you once said “Cyril, should I write a book, you and AKS region would be a huge part of it”. Well it is the same for me; you are a huge part of my story. I bless the very day I met you; because
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- [The story of Munirat Alhassan](https://kncvnigeria.org/the-story-of-munirat-alhassan/) - The story of Munirat Alhassan Munirat Alhassan was not only the secretary of the National Association of Road Transport Organization in Nigeria, but also processed and sold cotton wool too. She worked hard so that she could take care of her three brothers and sisters because her father had suffered from a stroke and was
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