By UmmuKulsum Usman
A Non-Governmental Organisation NGO Known as Global Health and Social Awareness Foundation GHASAF has call on government at all levels, stakeholders, traditional rulers, and the media to continue supporting the organisation’s activities through advocacy and community mobilisation.
The NGO, in Collaboration with the Civil Society in Malaria, Immunization, Nutrition and Control ACOMIN, and made the call in a Media Briefing in Yola, said the call has become Necessary due to the impact it is making in facilitating health care services to various communities in Adamawa.
The Organisation said purpose of the briefing was to inform journalists about the organisations’ activities, the progress recorded, and the challenges faced during implementation.
Speaking during the event, the State Chairman of ACOMIN, Martin Banga Madanga, said before the intervention, many primary health care facilities were struggling with shortages of essential equipment, medicines, and adequate health personnel.
Madanga explained that the organisation has played a significant role in improving the availability of malaria, HIV, and TB medications, as well as monitoring service delivery at health facilities.
According to him, the efforts have contributed greatly to improved disease control across communities.
Representatives from Jabbi Lamba, Giril, and Numan who attended the briefing also highlighted notable improvements in their areas, especially in the increased availability of health workers and adequate supply of essential medicines at primary health care centres.