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The Kwara State Government has begun an intensive training of health workers in all the sixteen local government areas on Revised Contraceptive Logistics Management System.
The training which is being organised in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund under the European Union Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health, EU SARAH project, will also build capacity of participants on the Nigeria Health Logistics Management Information System.
In an address, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam explained that the trainings would strengthen the logistics and data management capacity of personnel responsible for family planning across the State.
Dr El-Imam stated further that the training would ensure uninterrupted access to family planning commodities, especially in ‘hard-to-reach areas’.
“You are the face of your Local Government Areas in this crucial area of reproductive health. You must work diligently to ensure that family planning commodities reach even the most remote communities.
“With the unwavering support of His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, we are committed to improving access and outcomes in all 16 Local Government Areas in the state,” Dr. El-Imam stated.
The Commissioner who emphasized the critical roles of the supervisors as frontline health ambassadors in their respective Local Government areas, stated that the training is expected to enhance data-driven decision-making, improve supply chain efficiency, and ultimately ensure that no woman is left behind in accessing essential reproductive health services.
She affirmed that Government would leverage technical support from development partners and collaborate with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria to deepen reach and equity in commodity distribution.
“There will be zero tolerance for preventable challenges or excuses. Focus on the people you are privileged to serve and take this opportunity seriously,” she urged the participants.
In a remark, the State Focal Person for the United Nations Population Fund, Component of the European Union Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health, EU-SARAH Project, Dr. Esther Shomefun, highlighted the significance of Kwara being the first State to implement the revised logistics system under the project.
“The expectations are high. If we are able to meet the set targets, we can significantly reduce preventable maternal deaths and ensure that every woman is empowered and protected from violence. This training is a key step toward that vision,” Dr. Shomefun said.
The training is being attended by Family Planning Supervisors from all sixteen Local Government Areas in the state and logistics officers from the State Ministry of Health.
By Rasheedat Iliyas
