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CURBING THE SPREAD OF TUBERCULOSIS IN TAHOUA NIGER

Authors¹ 30079376
¹University of South Wales, Treforest, Wales.

30079376
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SDG:3
Aims/Objectives
Target: 3.3
Indicator:3.3.2 To cut the transmission of Tuberculosis spread as well

Background as reduce the mortality and morbidity until TB ceases

to be a public health problem in Niger Republic
The Niger Republic, located in West Africa, is a low-income country facing
significant developmental challenges, with a population of over 24 million people
It is among the West African countries with high endemicity of deadly Tuberculosis.
Niger is ranked 161 out of 166 in SDG goals with an overall score of 48.31 out of
100. The incidence rate of Tuberculosis in Niger is about 77 per 100,000 as of the
year 2022. Tahoua is one of the 8 regions in Niger and the fourth largest town with a
population of 117,826.

Axshya Partnership and Rehabilitation Center

MISSION:To ensure the elimination of Tuberculosis in

Tahoua, Niger through health promotion and rehabilitation

VISION: Aspire towards achieving a country free of

Tuberculosis, its complications and death
VALUES: A committed organization working in
partnership through a network locally and nationally to
deliver and develop excellence and value in patient care,
within a culture of compassion and integrity. We achieve
this by holding ourselves accountable through a set of core
values;

ACTION PLAN: Key stakeholders involved in the project are

Nigerian National Tuberculosis Control Programme, NGO, and
community leaders. The project will hope to curb the disease following
a successful intervention and a strong partnership is developed

Activities and timeline: conduct workshop and

Resources and logistics:The estimated population target is 5,000
training of volunteers for 1 week to refresh especially women and men of 25 – 45 years and children 1 – 10 years.
their knowledge on Tuberculosis control The cost of the simplest laboratory test per individual is below 11 years- 75 pounds, 18 years
and above - 200 pounds
Carry out testing of clients Out of the proposed 5,000(2,000 children, 2,000 females and 1,000 men)
Place clients with positive results on DOT For adult – 600,000 pounds(3,000 x 200pounds)
For children- 150,000 pounds(2000 x 75 pounds)

Evaluation: Monitor program performance with

questionnaires distributed to clients and evaluate impact
indicators regularly to assess intervention effectiveness, identify
gaps, and refine strategies for sustained TB control efforts.

CONCLUSION Tuberculosis is a deadly infectious disease that is endemic in Niger Republic. Tahuoa is one of the 8 regions in Niger with high endemicity of deadly Tuberculosis.
Although the incidence rate of the disease is on the decline in Niger however there is a recent multidrug resistance to the first-line medication. With early detection and diagnosis, detailed investigation, treatment,
and prevention the disease can be reduced to its bearest minimum

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