By Abdullahi Idris, Dutse The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) on Tuesday convened a major media eng...
By Abdullahi Idris, Dutse
The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) on Tuesday convened a major media engagement themed “From Shortages to Solutions,” to highlight the challenges facing primary healthcare facilities and ongoing efforts to strengthen community health systems across the country.
Speaking at the event, Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) in Jigawa, reaffirmed ACOMIN’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of Nigerians through sustained advocacy and community-focused interventions on malaria prevention, immunization, and nutrition.
He explained that key objectives of the project include informing the public about healthcare challenges and available services, facilitating access to essential medical supplies, strengthening community health systems, and promoting local ownership of healthcare facilities through collaborative partnerships.
ACOMIN applauded Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi for what it described as transformative leadership in repositioning Jigawa State’s healthcare sector. The organisation noted that the renovation of more than 130 healthcare facilities across the state has significantly improved service delivery and expanded access to essential care, especially for pregnant women and other vulnerable groups who now benefit from free medications.
The group also praised the approval of the federal salary scale for health workers in Jigawa, as well as the recruitment of 924 primary healthcare workers, 200 senior health professionals, and 250 midwives. It said the establishment of a new School of Nursing and Midwifery in Hadejia—expected to graduate 720 professionals annually from 2025—is a strategic investment in building a sustainable healthcare workforce.
Despite these achievements, ACOMIN urged the state government to address lingering gaps in healthcare facilities, including inadequate functional toilets, unstable power supply, and insufficient storage for medical commodities. The organisation also called for increased recruitment of health personnel and the deployment of more security guards to health centres.
The meeting further appealed to the government to tackle persistent commodity stock-outs, stressing the need for uninterrupted supplies of essential drugs and testing materials for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria.
ACOMIN Coordinator Baba Ali Hadejia emphasised the importance of stronger collaboration among government agencies, the private sector, the media, and community leaders. “Together, we can overcome the challenges of commodity shortages and infrastructural decay and build a resilient healthcare system that prioritises community well-being,” he said.
The session featured contributions from Bilya Haruna, Manager of the Malaria Elimination Programme at the Jigawa State Ministry of Health, along with several media practitioners.
ACOMIN encouraged communities and philanthropists to support Governor Namadi’s healthcare agenda, stressing that collective action remains crucial to achieving sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery across Jigawa State.
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