Nigeria intensifies tuberculosis response to close detection gaps.

With WHO technical support, Nigeria has expanded access to TB testing and treatment, and reported notifications rising from 106,533 in 2018 to 458,534 in 2025.

With technical support from the World Health Organization, Nigeria is expanding access to tuberculosis testing and treatment and strengthening services for vulnerable groups. Rapid diagnostic tools such as GeneXpert have been scaled up nationwide and are being used in primary health centres. Notifications rose from 106,533 in 2018 to 458,534 in 2025, reflecting increased case finding. The Federal Ministry of Health and partners are preparing a National TB Strategic Plan (2027–2031). Key facts: - Notifications increased from 106,533 in 2018 to 458,534 in 2025. - The 2025 WHO Global TB Report estimates about 510,000 new cases in Nigeria annually, including about 61,000 children. - Children aged 0–14 accounted for 10% (46,952) of notified TB cases in 2025. - About 63,000 TB cases are reported as undetected annually. - Multi‑drug‑resistant TB, TB‑HIV co‑infection, stigma and limited testing in underserved areas remain challenges. - About 71% of TB patients and their households face catastrophic costs from lost income and out‑of‑pocket spending. Summary: Nigeria's expanded diagnostics, community screening and partner-supported training have contributed to higher case detection, including among women and children. Authorities and partners are focusing on scaling innovations, strengthening frontline capacity and finalizing the National TB Strategic Plan (2027–2031) to guide further efforts.