By Paul Joseph
The Association of Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has urged relevant authorities to promptly fix malfunctioning TB scanners in health facilities and tackle the shortages of essential malaria supplies in Taraba State.
During an advocacy visit to the Drug Resistance Office and the Primary Health Care Development Agency in Jalingo, ACOMIN’s State Chairman, Alhaji Tanko Mohammed Danburam, stated that the organization is currently implementing initiatives in 18 health facilities across nine local government areas in the state.
Danburam praised the Primary Health Care Development Agency for its achievements in malaria elimination but pointed out that some facilities are still facing supply chain issues.
“We want to report that out of the 18 health facilities in the nine local government areas we are covering, only three are experiencing supply chain challenges. These include shortages of routine Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) at Rufu PHC, and stockouts of ACT 1, 2, 3, and ITT at Kashimbilla PHC in Takum and Bantaje in Wukari LGAs,” he said.
He also mentioned that ACOMIN found a malfunctioning TB scanner at Sunkani in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, which is hindering tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services.
Danburam emphasized that addressing these issues is vital for strengthening community health systems and ensuring that residents, particularly in rural areas, have access to life-saving interventions.
He called on the state government and development partners to take swift action to resolve these challenges.
According to ACOMIN, the advocacy visit was part of ongoing efforts to engage stakeholders and promote improved health service delivery, especially in malaria control and tuberculosis management.
In response, Bala Yusuf, the state Drug Resistance Focal Person, and Muhammad Mahmud from the Primary Health Care Development Agency both committed to assisting in resolving the supply chain issues.
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