Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Joke Sanwo Olu launched three mobile chest x-ray vans to support Tuberculosis (TB) screening, active case search and improve TB diagnosis in Lagos.
While launching the vans on Tuesday, she said the the introduction of the chest x-ray will bridge the gap of inadequate logistics for TB diagnosis and ultimately bring TB diagnosis and Care to the door steps of Lagosians.
Joke Sanwo Olu appealed to citizens to refrain from stigmatizing anyone suspected of having TB but instead help them to seek and access diagnosis and treatment at any of the DOTS centres close to their home.
Also speaking at the event, Professor Akin Abayomi represented by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Health, Dr Olusegun Ogboye said that , it is important to prevent and reduce the burden of TB through awareness, early detection and promote treatment of those affected.
He said that as a United force, the menace of TBcan be tackled while asking everyone to make good use of the mobile x-ray vans whenever they are in the communities.
