The Kwara State Government has officially unveiled a newly renovated six-room office complex to enhance the operations of the State AIDS and STIs Control Programme (SASCP) and the Society for Family Health (SFH).
Commissioning the facility in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, described the development as a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to achieve HIV epidemic control.
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She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening health systems and improving service delivery for HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment across the state.
She explained that the renovation of the building was made possible through the Global Fund GC7 N-THRIP Grant, implemented by the Society for Family Health (SFH) as a sub-recipient to the HIV National Programme (HVN), in partnership with the Kwara State Ministry of Health.
Dr El-Imam stressed further that the project is aimed at strengthening the coordination of the state’s HIV response and provide a more enabling environment for health workers involved in HIV/AIDS control.
The Commissioner who applauded the collaborative effort behind the project, reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to providing sustainable infrastructure for health programmes in the state.
She maintained that the newly renovated office would significantly improve operational efficiency in coordinating HIV interventions and appreciated support from the Global Fund, SFH, and all other partners in making this a reality.
The Team Lead, Society for Family Health, Dr. Owen omede, in his remarks, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Commissioner for her unwavering support.
“We stand here today filled with excitement and appreciation. This would not have been possible without your immense commitment to achieving HIV epidemic control”. the Team Lead remarked.
Dr Owen explained that the newly renovated facility will house strategic teams working on HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support, ensuring that Kwara State remains on track toward controlling and ultimately ending the HIV epidemic.