A group, under the auspices of the Tuberculosis Network in Ondo State,  has said medical institutions  in the state  need adequate funding to tackle   tuberculosis. The Coordinator of the group, Mr Martin-Mary Falana, stated this on Monday during an event to mark the 2019 World Tuberculosis Day in Akure.

 

He said, “Tuberculosis is the second deadliest disease  in the world. It can be  cured. But people can not  have access to health care because  of  limited funds to create awareness. “Only 12 per cent out of the money released by global funds is given to tackle the disease.  We need more  resources for motivation.

 

“We all have a responsibility in joining hands to end tuberculosis in our society by referring anyone coughing for two weeks to a medical facility  which   is totally free for treatment.” Desk Officer, Tuberculosis and Leprosy, Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Mrs Olufunke Adeniyi, said  the treatment of the disease was free in the state.

 

She said,”The state government is motivating the health workers across the 18 local government areas of the state. Every public health care facility is equipped to adequately treat tuberculosis in the state.”