In its effort to eliminate malaria, the Gombe state Government through GSPHCDA in collaboration with National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) with funding support from the Global Fund Malaria project organize a one-day Training for Town Announcers ahead of the upcoming insecticide Treated Net (ITN) mass Campaign across the 11 LGA’s of the State.
The training aimed to educate the Selected Participants on how to sensitized the General Public on the use of insecticide Treated Net (ITN) in their various community before, during and after the mass campaign exercise in the state.
The training is currently ongoing across the 11 LGAs of the state, where a total of 570 town announcers are being oriented.
In its effort to eliminate malaria, the Gombe state Government through Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHCDA) in collaboration with National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) with funding support from the Global Fund Malaria project organize a three days Training for LGA cluster supervisors and M&S ahead of the upcoming insecticide Treated Net (ITN) Universal Coverage Campaign across the 11 LGA’s of the State.
GSPHCDA supported state NYSC to conduct a medical outreach in Yamaltu Deba, termed Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers. In his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of the agency, stated that the medical outreach aimed at improving access to healthcare among people living in rural areas.
Executive Secretary briefing news men during the events
While commending the community for mobilising there people, he stated that the community should take full ownership of the program by fully participating in it. He also commended youth Corp members for their volunteerism to there father land, stating that their work will compliment Governments effort in improving the quality of life of the people.
Footage of the Events
Present at the ceremony included NYSC state officials and zonal directors, District head of Kwadon and Local Government officials.
Gombe State Ministry of Health and State/National Primary Health Care Development Agency, in collaboration with W.H.O, UNICEF, engaged religious leaders in a one day sensitisation workshop on the introduction of COVID-19 vaccine at Emir’s palace Gombe.
Gombe State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya reiterates its commitment towards the provision of accessible and quality health care to its citizens.
The remarks was stated by his deputy, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau, while commissioning 10 revitalised Primary Health care Centres in Daban Fulani, Kwami LGA. The deputy Governor who was pleased with the infrastructural upgrade, also stated that health care remains a top priority of the Inuwa led administration.
The occasion also witnessed the official flag off for the enrolment of 25, 000 beneficiaries into the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund. The fund is aimed at improving access to quality and affordable health care to citizens as a pathway towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.
The ceremony was witnessed by top Government functionaries, including the representative of the ES NHIS, The Commissioner for Health Dr. Habu Dahiru, as well as other commisioners, special advisers, traditional leaders, LGA chairmen, Chief Field Officer UNICEF Bauchi Mr Bhanu Pathak among others.
