Nigeria, March 27 -- A health organisation, Debriche Health Development Centre (DHDC), in collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, has taken tuberculosis (TB) awareness, screening, and testing services directly to communities and schools in Abuja.

According to a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, the outreach, conducted to mark the 2026 World TB Day, targeted residents of Karshi and Dutsen Alhaji in Bwari, including children and teachers, as part of efforts to identify undetected cases and improve access to care.

The outreach was designed to provide "comprehensive TB awareness, immediate screening, and on-the-spot testing for persons who might otherwise fall through...