{"id":2505,"date":"2026-04-08T16:39:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/?p=2505"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:39:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:39:51","slug":"ltr-intensifies-fight-against-pediatric-tb-with-targeted-screening-in-yobe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/2026\/04\/08\/ltr-intensifies-fight-against-pediatric-tb-with-targeted-screening-in-yobe\/","title":{"rendered":"LTR intensifies fight against Pediatric TB with targeted screening in Yobe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Story by SALEH FAROUQ GAGARAWA, anipr<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR), in partnership with ASA Health Partners and in collaboration with YOSACA, has launched a targeted tuberculosis (TB) screening exercise for children aged 0\u201310 years in Sabon Gari, Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-1.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-1-300x226.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-1-768x578.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The intervention is aimed at addressing the persistent gap in pediatric TB detection by identifying undiagnosed cases early and linking affected children to timely treatment and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LTR said the initiative is particularly crucial in high-burden communities where children often face diagnostic challenges and limited access to healthcare services, leaving many cases undetected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-3.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-3-300x226.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-3-768x578.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the organisation, the screening exercise reflects its commitment to strengthening community-level responses, improving equitable access to healthcare, and accelerating efforts to eliminate tuberculosis in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through strategic partnerships and grassroots-focused implementation, LTR noted that it remains dedicated to ensuring that vulnerable populations, especially children, are not left behind in the fight against TB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-4-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-4-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-4-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-4-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/neptuneprime.com.ng\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/TB-4.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative also underscores the importance of collaboration among health stakeholders in tackling infectious diseases and promoting inclusive healthcare delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Story by SALEH FAROUQ GAGARAWA, anipr The Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR), in partnership with ASA Health Partners and in collaboration with YOSACA, has launched a targeted tuberculosis (TB) screening exercise for children aged 0\u201310 years in Sabon Gari, Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe State. 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