The Plateau State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 5,000 cases of tuberculosis (TB) were recorded across the state in 2025.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong, made this known on Monday in Jos, while briefing journalists ahead of activities marking the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day.

Ba’amlong said “the figure highlights the continued public health challenge posed by tuberculosis in the state, despite ongoing efforts to curb its spread”.

According to him, the government, in collaboration with development partners, has intensified case detection, treatment, and awareness campaigns to reduce transmission and mortality rates.

He urged residents to take advantage of free TB testing and treatment services available in designated health facilities, stressing that early detection remains key to effective management of the disease.

The commissioner also called on the public to avoid stigmatization of patients, noting that tuberculosis is curable when properly treated.