Story From: Sa'adatu MAINA, Damaturu The Yobe State Programme Officer, Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control, Dr. Garba Audu has said that in the last quarter, they were able to get 485 of tuberculosis in the 17 Local Government Areas of Yobe State, after diagnosing people with the most standard diagnosing tool (Gene Xpert machine). He revealed that the patients have since been placed on proper medication and treatment. "The highest burden local governments are Potiskum, Damaturu and Gashua". Speaking on the challenges, the Programme Manager explained that Covid-19 pandemic is the greatest challenge...