Executive Secretary Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency Has Shaded More Light on World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day “30/01/2021”
The Executive secretary Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHCDA) Dr. Abdulrahman Shu’iabu called on the general public to adhere to environmental sanitation as one of the key strategies aimed at curtailing Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) in the State.
Dr. Abdulrahman made this remarks in his office while answering questions from news men to mark the world NTD day. He stated that, there is a strong collaboration between the State Government and some organisations towards eliminating and controlling NTDs which include Onchocerciasis (River blindness) Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) and Schistosomiasis (bilharziasis) in the state.
The E.S while appreciating the effort of the State Government in its effort towards eliminating NTDs through the provision of clean water and environmental sanitation, also urged the general public, to compliment government effort by ensuring personal hygiene among others.