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 monitored, mentored and strengthened the Capacity of 300 Community Based Health Volunteers (CBHV) across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state on TB case identification, referrals and Women Empowerment
- 37 VSLA Groups were formed by VSLA Facilitators across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state
- 72 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 APRIL-JUNE 2021
| LGA | BODINGA | TAMBUWAL | TANGAZA | BINJI | ILLELA |
| RESULT | Screened= 16,586 Presumptive=331 Positive=61 Children tested+=54 | Screened=11,140 Presumptive=293 Positive=26 Children tested+=13 | Screened=13, 815 Presumptive=183 Positive=26 Children tested+=3 | Screened= 29, 062 Presumptive=346 Positive=53 Children tested+=28 | Screened=26,713 Presumptive=544 Positive=18 Children tested+=0 |
