The Association of Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has identified limited finance and poor advocacy as major barriers to the effective running of Taraba State’s primary health clinics.
During a news conference, the association’s state chairman, Alhaji Danburam, stated that most basic health centres in the state are inoperable due to budgetary limitations, and the few that are in operation frequently fall short of offering crucial healthcare services.
Alhaji Danburam indicated that many primary healthcare institutions remain closed or are under-equipped, with insufficient facilities and manpower. He attributed these challenges to a number of issues, including a lack of financing, policy implementation failures, personnel shortages, and a general lack of political will.
He went on to say that ACOMIN is actively addressing these concerns through the community-led monitoring initiative, which solicits feedback from service providers, recipients, and affected communities. Danburam said that the initiative helps to drive actions aimed at eradicating malaria in Taraba communities.
“Addressing the barriers to malaria elimination requires a combination of prevention strategies, improved access to diagnostics and treatment, health education, and community partnerships.
“We urge governments at all levels, the private sector, stakeholders, and community leaders to commit to increasing funding and resources for primary healthcare to support robust public health programmes at the community level. Community members should actively support their local PHCs through advocacy, volunteering, and resource donation, which is vital for the sustainability and effectiveness of the centres,” he said.
Danburam also shared 28 success stories from nine local government areas and called for persistent and strategic action to make significant progress towards malaria elimination.
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