Health intervention of WHO in Borno reaches 1. 6m citizens, says Umar
The World Health Organisation (WHO) state coordinator in Borno state, Dr. Ibrahim Salisu Umar, Tuesday said WHO supported Borno state government in reaching over 1.6 million vulnerable populations, including children 0 -59 months, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and adolescent girls with critical interventions.
He added that the interventions were in the areas malaria treatment services, multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant mothers, vitamin A and deworming for children and deworming across hard-to-reach locations.
Dr. Salisu stated this while handing over drugs and other medical service equipments and kits to the Borno state government through the Ministry of Health and Human Services at the WHO central stores, Flour Mills Area, Maiduguri.
He urged all stakeholders to continue working together, leveraging on collective strengths and resources to ensure no child is left behind, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
“Together, we can create a healthier and brighter future for the children of Borno state. We look forward to continued collaboration and success in our shared mission to improve child- health and well-being in Borno state.
“Today, we mark a significant step in our ongoing partnership with the Borno state government in improving the health and well-being of our most vulnerable population: children under five.
“We are here to officially hand over essential medical and nutrition commodities to bolster health and nutrition services in Borno state. This timely contribution is poised to mitigate the heightened morbidity associated with the lean season, thereby reducing maternal and child mortality rates across the state,” Dr. Ibrahim said.
Represented by Dr Fortin of WHO, he said in 2023, the current donation targets reaching over 484,740 vulnerable populations, especially those in security-compromised locations with limited access to healthcare services and over 3,200 children under 5 with SAM and medical complications under admission at the stabilisation centres.
