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CHIPS Initiative Records 50% Increase Women Attends ACN-NPHCDA
CHIPS Initiative Records 50% Increase Women Attends ACN-NPHCDA
…as Minister of Health, Women Affair others bags CHIPS Champion honour.
Executives Director of National Primary Health Care Development Agency NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaibu has said that the Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services CHIPS initiative launched last year by the President Muhammadu Buhari in Nasarawa State to boost health service delivery of every has recorded a 50% increase in women’s Anti-Natal care participation in the country.
Also, over 3,000 children and 4,000 pregnant women have been visited by the CHIPS officers, While there is 17.2% increase in measles indices as there were great there is a 23% increase in family planning.
He stated this on Monday in Abuja at the first annual review of the CHIPS initiatives that has indeed ameliorated the suffering of Nigerian at the community level.
According to him, the CHIPS is one of the initiatives of Buhari’s administration and a critical component of Primary Health Care (PHC) Revitalization programme, particularly in addressing challenges of human resources for health in the country.
“The essential of health services include maternal, newborn and child survival, as well as addressing barriers to demand primary health care services and ensuring the supply of integrated PHC interventions.
“Today, the CHIPS initiates is a game changer in Nigeria’s Health sector, we have already seen more than 50% increase in the number of women who attend Anti Natal Care ANC that is massive, that give a lot of confidence that we are on d right track it was a giant step toward strengthening primary health care for community health progress.
“As we rolled out CHIPS programme in all the state by the end of this year, it will be a boost to improve Nigeria’s health indices.
On his own, Minister of Health Professor Isaac Adewole who was represented by the Director of Public Health Dr Evelyn Ngige said the government has prioritized the primary health care revitalization, to ensure availability of functional primary health care per ward and would not relent in his effort to ensure that every Nigerian have asses to effective and efficient health care system in the country.
Giving an overview of the programme in Nassarawa, the Project Coordinator, Dr Nana Abubarkar said that the programme has indeed contributed to the reduction of maternal and child indices in Nigeria.
“In Nassarawa alone, over 3000 children, over 4000 pregnant women have been visited by the CHIPS officers, While there is 17.2 increase in measles indices as there were great there is 23% increase in family planning.
She, however, sought for the commitment of all stakeholders to ensure health is delivered to every community in Nigeria and reduction of maternal and child indices in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Health Prof Isaac Adewole, Minister of Women Affairs Hajia Aisha Abubarkar and two other prominent people who have contributed to the growth of the health sector in the country were honoured with CHIPS award.
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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