NGO Beginsand 2-Day Capacity Building on AIDS, TB, Malaria Prevention in Taraba

 

From Godwin Agia, Jalingo

The Association of Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN), a non-governmental organization, has over the weekend commenced a two-day training programme focused on the prevention and control of AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in Taraba.

During the orientation program held in Jalingo, the state capital, ACOMIN's national program officer, Mr. Richard Hule, urged participants to be proactive in the fight against these diseases, applying the knowledge they acquired during the training throughout Taraba State.

Hule emphasized ACOMIN's commitment to eliminating malaria in Taraba by deploying trainees to educate locals across the state. He noted that ACOMIN's role in Grant Cycle 7 (GC-7) extends beyond malaria to include efforts against AIDS and tuberculosis.

Victoria Alicha, the communication officer, highlighted in her session on malaria epidemiology that children under five, pregnant women, and patients with sickle cell anaemia are at high risk. She stressed the importance of preventive measures such as using mosquito nets, eliminating stagnant water, and maintaining environmental sanitation.

In his remarks, the state ACOMIN chairman, Alh. Tanko Danburam encouraged participants to utilize the grant effectively in combating AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.