Participants at the just concluded intensive training on the Revised Contraceptive Logistics Management System (CLMS), have been urged to deploy the knowledge gained to improve health outlook in the state.
The essence is to ensure uninterrupted access to family planning commodities, especially in ‘hard-to-reach areas so no woman is left behind in accessing essential reproductive health services.
The Press Secretary to the Commissioner for Health, Kwara State, Mrs Hamdalat Saad, made the call in a statement made available to newsmen in Ilorin on Wednesday.
The programme among other things is also to strengthen the logistics and data management capacity of key personnel responsible for family planning across the state.
“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.
Saad explained that the training, which drew participants from across the 16 local government areas of the state, was sponsored by the Kwara Government in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), under the European Union Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (EU SARAH) Project.
The Commissioner also said that the training was expected to enhance data-driven decision-making, improve supply chain efficiency, and ultimately ensure that no woman was left behind in accessing essential reproductive health services.
“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.
She further said that the present administration was leveraging technical support from development partners including UNICEF and UNFPA adding that, government will collaborate with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) 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.
The State Focal Person for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 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,” Shomefun said.
The training is being attended by Family Planning Supervisors from all 16 Local Government Areas in the state as well as logistics officers from the State Ministry of Health.(NAN)
