Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing nutrition for children and women across the state.
He made this known on Monday in Lokoja while inaugurating a training programme for trainers on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM).
The training, organised by the Kogi State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the ANRIN project, is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to manage acute malnutrition in children effectively.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ali Bello, Governor Ododo highlighted the vital role of early nutrition in child development and stressed the importance of taking proactive steps to tackle malnutrition.
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He also disclosed that the state government has commenced the implementation of treatment protocols for malnourished individuals.
He directed the State Health Insurance Agency to cover expenses for all malnourished children with additional co-morbidities.
The governor also urged stakeholders to mobilise and raise awareness within their communities to ensure access to healthcare services for children aged six to 59 months.
Earlier in his remarks, the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Adeiza Abdulazeez, underscored the significance of the training in enhancing the nutritional status of children in the state.
He urged stakeholders to mobilise and raise awareness within their communities to ensure access to healthcare services.
