The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has begun the revitalisation of six Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across five Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ADSPHCDA), Dr Sulaiman Bashir stated this at the PHC Revitalisation, Kickstarting and Formal Handover of Project Sites, held in Yola.
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The project implemented through the ADSPHCDA, aims to reduce maternal and child mortality by improving access to quality primary healthcare services.
He said the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery.
“the handover signifies the commencement of rehabilitation works, more engagements, including physical site visits, would follow to ensure effective implementation,” the Executive Chairman said
He commended UNICEF for its sustained partnership with the state, noting that previous phases of UNICEF-supported projects were executed to high-quality standards.
The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Mr Felix Tangwami, assured that contractors would adhere strictly to approved standards and timelines.
Tangwami was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Zirra Bubanani.
He expressed appreciation to UNICEF for the collaboration, adding that the selected contractors have proven track records in executing similar projects in the state.
UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office, Dr Nuhzat Rafique said the project would focus on rehabilitating service delivery components, including solar power, water supply, and sanitation facilities.
Rafique said the six PHCs are located in Fufore, Shelleng, Gombi, Michika, and Mubi North LGAs, and would be completed within three months.
She explained that Fufore has two facilities, while the other four LGAs have one facility each.
She urged facility heads to promptly hand over the sites to contractors, stressing that the project, funded by the Global Fund, is critical to saving the lives of women and children.
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