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 capacity of 277 Community Based Health Volunteers on house visits, TB/SBCC counseling, case findings, collection of sputum and referrals across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state
- The capacity of 191 Community Health Committee Members were strengthened on Gender Equality and at least five symptoms of TB and TB management skills engagement across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state
- The capacity of 56 male champions were strengthened on Gender Equality, the symptoms of TB, community case finding/management and male engagement across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state
- The organization successfully monitored and mentored Community Based Health Volunteers (CBHV) across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state
- The organization successfully monitored and mentored male champions across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state
- The organization successfully conducted monthly review meetings with VSLA Facilitators from across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state.
- The organization successfully strengthened the capacity of 139 Traditional and religious leaders on community mobilization and dialogue and Symptoms of TB from across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state
- The organization successfully held a biannual meeting with 184 Community Health Committee Members from across Tambuwal, Tangaza, Binji, Illela and Bodinga LGAs of Sokoto state consisting of 50 females and 134 males
11888 TB cases screening were conducted consisting of 4966 males and 6918 females from across Bodinga, Binji, Illela, Tangaza and Tambuwal LGAs of Sokoto state.