Sunday, July 5, 2026

Plateau’s Commissioner for Health

May 23, 2025

HIV prevalence rate in Plateau stands at 1.6 per cent: Commissioner

The commissioner said the state had made significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but regretted that the burden of the disease was still great.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
October 25, 2024

Plateau confirms 20 cholera cases with two deaths

Cletus Shurkuk, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, has said the state had recorded 20 cases of cholera, resulting in two fatalities

Cholera patients
March 25, 2024

Plateau: Over 6,000 tuberculosis cases undiagnosed in 2023, says commissioner

The commissioner said that in 2023, out of the estimated 11,004 tuberculosis cases in Plateau, only 4,697 were diagnosed, while 6,307 were undiagnosed.

Tuberculosis patient
February 28, 2024

UNFPA donates 2,000 dignity kits to Plateau IDPs

Mr Sabum stated that the other gaps identified were in the areas of protection for women and girls living in IDP camps.

UNFPA (Credit: UN)