WHO donates emergency SAM kits to Yobe malnourished children
In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare accessibility and combating malnutrition, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has extended its support to Yobe state government by donating a range of Assorted Emergency malnourished drugs.
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This contribution aims to ramp up the state’s efforts in providing free and accessible medical healthcare services, with a particular focus on children under the age of five years.
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The WHO’s Northeast Emergency Manager, Dr. Beatrice Muraguri, and Yobe State Coordinator, Dr. Nuhu Barau-Ningi, spearheaded the donation of these essential drugs, acquired through funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the government of Germany.
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The donation of Assorted Emergency malnourished drugs signifies a crucial step towards addressing the healthcare challenges faced by Yobe state.
With a population of over four million people, the state’s resources have often fallen short in meeting the diverse needs of its residents.
Abdullahi Jawa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, expressed his gratitude for the support from WHO, highlighting how these drugs will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every resident who seeks medical assistance can benefit from them at no cost.
Dr. Muraguri and Dr. Barau-Ningi shed light on the funding sources for these essential drugs, emphasizing the contributions made by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the government of Germany.
The drugs have been carefully selected to treat severe acute malnourished children in Yobe state, including those residing in hard-to-reach areas.
This comprehensive approach aims to tackle malnutrition at its root by ensuring that medical intervention reaches children who need it the most.
WHO’s involvement in emergency response is multi-faceted and extends beyond just providing essential drugs. Dr. Muraguri explained that WHO intervenes when severe acute malnourished children are admitted to treatment centers, offering stabilization and case management.
The availability of essential drugs is a critical component of this case management process.
WHO’s role as the health cluster lead agency further underscores their commitment to collaborating with various partners within the health sector, ensuring that the impact of the donation goes beyond the state government and encompasses other stakeholders.
The donation consists of 14 medical consumable kits, each containing around 14 cartons of essential drugs.
These kits are meticulously designed to treat at least 100 children per kit, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations such as those living in rural areas, victims of insurgency, underserved communities, low-income earners, and individuals residing in hard-to-reach locations.
This inclusive approach highlights WHO’s dedication to reaching the most marginalized sections of the population.
The donation of Assorted Emergency malnourished drugs by the World Health Organisation to Yobe state government is a significant step towards improving healthcare accessibility and combatting malnutrition.
This gesture reinforces WHO’s commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and ensuring that essential medical intervention reaches those who need it the most.
With the backing of funding from USAID and the government of Germany, these essential drugs are poised to make a substantial impact on the lives of children in Yobe state.
As WHO continues to champion emergency response and healthcare interventions, this collaborative effort sets a commendable example for addressing healthcare challenges on a broader scale.
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