The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on Tuberculosis (TB) case notification in Ogun State, Nigeria

Conclusion: Total TB cases notified in Ogun state increased during the covid-19 pandemic. There was significant decline in TB cases during the lockdown but an increase in proportion of TB cases notified by private facilities demonstrating that private facilities can withstand disruptions to TB case notifications due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Keywords: Tuberculosis; COVID-19; case notification; private-public mix; private sector.

Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Olusoji J Daniel, Janet O Bamidele, Adekunle D Alabi, Musibau A Tijani, Callistus A Akinleye, Kolawole S Oritogun, Festus O Soyinka, Olusola A Adejumo Source Type: research