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Science & Health

Kwara begins training for 44 scientists on malaria and tuberculosis diagnosis

Source: Punch Nigeria · 24 Sep 2026, 18:55 UTC
Kwara begins training for 44 scientists on malaria and tuberculosis diagnosis
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The Kwara State Government has started a 10-day programme for 44 medical laboratory scientists. The training is focused on diagnosing malaria and tuberculosis, with the stated aim of improving the state’s laboratory capacity. The supplied report does not provide details of the curriculum or participating institutions.

The Kwara State Government has begun a 10-day training programme for 44 medical laboratory scientists. The programme is intended to strengthen the state’s ability to diagnose malaria and tuberculosis, according to the supplied report from Punch Nigeria. The initiative focuses on laboratory personnel rather than patients, with the government seeking to improve diagnostic capacity for the two diseases.

The report does not say where the training is taking place or identify the instructors. It also provides no details about the specific diagnostic methods being taught, the institutions represented by the scientists or how the programme’s results will be assessed. The available information is limited to the duration, number of participants and stated focus.

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