BLOG | April 27, 2026

ECEWS Strengthens TB/HIV Response on World TB Day 2026

To commemorate the 2026 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, themed “Yes! We can end TB – Led by Countries. Powered by People,” Excellence Community Education and Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) actively joined nationwide activities across multiple states, reinforcing its commitment to tuberculosis (TB) awareness, prevention, and integrated service delivery. 

In Warri South Local Government Area, ECEWS participated in a community road walk from the LGA Secretariat to Iyara community, aimed at increasing public awareness and promoting early health‑seeking behaviour. During the exercise, the team distributed educational pamphlets, conducted one‑on‑one health talks, and addressed common myths and misconceptions about tuberculosis. The team also provided laboratory consumables to the TB, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (TBLS) as part of infection prevention efforts. 

Building on these community‑level efforts, ECEWS extended its engagement to Ekiti State, where it partnered with the State TB and Leprosy Control Programme (STBLCP) for a week-long celebration. Activities commenced with a road walk across Ado‑Ekiti, combining awareness creation with on‑the‑spot TB screening services. This was followed by intensified community‑based TB screening, HIV testing, and targeted outreach activities in Ekiti Southwest and Ise LGAs, designed to reach high‑risk and underserved populations supported by technical assistance and essential supplies from ECEWS. 

Similarly, in Osun State, ECEWS collaborated with the STBLCP to carry out high-impact activities across selected LGAs. The commemoration began with a road walk through Osogbo, from Freedom Park to Igbono Market and Ayetoro, promoting early health seeking behavior, on-the-spot TB screening, and HIV testing. Subsequent Community-based screening and outreach in priority areas focused on hard-to-reach populations, reinforcing a coordinated TB/HIV response, and improving access to comprehensive care. 

Collectively, these coordinated multi-state initiatives underscore ECEWS’ emphasis on community awareness, enhanced TB case detection, and integrated TB/HIV service delivery, reinforcing the message that ending TB is possible with country-led, community-powered action. 

 

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