Figure Above: (Left to Right) Mallam Akinsanya Taimiyu, his daughter, Rofiat; Medical Director, Mobiar Clinic, Dr Aremu Morufu and IHVN Linkage Coordinator, Mrs Ajibola Ahmed.
The journey from Lagos to Ibadan was like a journey of a thousand miles for Rofiat Adedokun, a 21 year old hair dresser. Rofiat was weak and she coughed persistently. Her eyes were weary from lack of sleep and her chest also felt heavy.
Figure Above: Pastor Timothy at the OOUTH Abeokuta Directly Observed Therapy Center
When Pastor Akinteye Timothy started coughing in February 2020, he thought it was a “normal cough.” He walked into a patent medicine store in Sagamu, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria, where he lives, and purchased cough syrup.
Figure Above: Kafilat Ajao, client receiving tuberculosis services, discusses with health care provider, Opasina Oladayo
38 year old Kafilat Ajao felt her health condition was hopeless after five months of visiting ‘home-based treatment centers’ in her state, Oyo, in South West Nigeria.