TB claims 71,000 Nigerian lives in devastating toll according to Danish expert.
TB killed an estimated 71,000 Nigerians in 2023, according to a recent report by Danish expert Bjorn Lomborg.
According to an interview with Danish economist Bjorn Lomborg, tuberculosis (TB) was responsible for claiming 71,000 lives in Nigeria alone in 2023. This staggering statistic highlights the significant public health burden posed by TB, a preventable and curable disease that disproportionately affects vulnerable populations worldwide. As a leading expert on global health policy, Lomborg emphasizes the need for effective strategies to combat TB and reduce its devastating impact on communities like Nigeria's. By directing resources towards TB prevention and treatment, governments and international organizations can help mitigate this deadly disease's effects.
