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Save the Child Initiative (STCI), signed a sub-agreement with PLAN International to implement the TB REACH project across Tambuwal, Binji, Illela, Bodinga and Tangaza Local Government Areas of Sokoto state. The project is aligned with the UN’s Every Woman Every Child global strategy, and will help to drive progress towards reaching targets within Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5. The project is being implemented with funding from Stop TB reach and in collaboration with Plan international Canada. The following were achieved during the quarter under review:

  • The organization successfully strengthened the capacity of 183 traditional and religious leaders on Tuberculosis and their roles in the sustainability of the project across Tambuwal, Illela, Tangaza, Binji and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state.
  • The organization successfully conducted bi-annual Community Health Committee meeting across Tambuwal, Binji, Illela, Bodinga and Tangaza LGAs of Sokoto state where members capacity were strengthened on Tuberculosis and their role in the sustainability of the project
  • The organization successfully monitored, mentored and strengthened the Capacity of 290 Community Based Health Volunteers (CBHV) across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state on TB case identification, referrals and Women Empowerment
  • 87 community outreaches were conducted by Male Champions across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state
  • The organization successfully monitored, mentored and strengthened the capacity of male champions to conduct effective outreaches across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state towards promoting access to Gender Responsive Health Care and Women Empowerment
  • The organization successfully monitored, mentored and strengthened the capacity VSLA Facilitators from across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state to positively influence economic empowerment/independence for Women and Girls

TB DATA FROM JANUARY-MARCH 2021

LGABODINGATAMBUWALTANGAZABINJIILLELA
RESULTScreened= 16,960 Presumptive=557 Positive=50 Children tested+=36  Screened=18,870 Presumptive=329 Positive=18Screened=23,170 Presumptive=147 Positive=11    Screened= 22,515 Presumptive=131 Positive=16Screened=23,303 Presumptive=713 Positive=20