According to the Global Fund, the country's TB burden remains one of the highest globally.

No fewer than 50,000 Nigerians have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB), but many are yet to receive treatment due to limited resources. 

According to the Global Fund, the country's TB burden remains one of the highest globally.

"Screening alone is not enough; without treatment, we risk fueling the very epidemic we seek to control," said Mr. Ibrahim Tajudeen, the Executive Secretary of the Global Fund Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM) in Nigeria.

"We have successfully screened more than 50,000 people who are TB-positive, but we are unable to begin treatment for many due to limited resources,” he said.

Speaking at the 11th quarterly meeting of the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), on Monday, in Abuja, Tajudeen said CCM is expected to confirm its alignment with the revised funding allocation by July 14, which would determine whether those affected can access life-saving treatment in time. 

“More than 25.5 million tuberculosis tests have been conducted using modern diagnostic platforms.

“A total of 370 digital X-ray machines have been procured, with some already delivered to various states.

“The upgrade of six regional reference laboratories is currently underway,” he said.

Furthermore, he said that to support malaria prevention efforts, 16.6 million insecticide-treated nets had been distributed across the country.

He disclosed that the government had received 95.5 million dollars commitment from donors for the ongoing interventions.

The Global Fund has made significant progress in TB case-finding efforts, conducting over 25.5 million TB tests using modern diagnostic platforms and procuring 370 digital X-ray machines. However, a critical funding gap threatens to reverse the progress made.

TB remains a leading infectious disease threat in Nigeria, and advocates are urging stronger collaboration and sustained funding to close the care gap. Leaving diagnosed individuals untreated increases the risk of transmission and undermines national health goals.

The Global Fund works closely with governments and partners to improve health outcomes nationwide, providing funding for programs to fight HIV, TB, and malaria.