ANSACA hails Soludo’s sustained investment in health sector

By Praise Chinecherem

The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has expressed appreciation to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his sustained investment in the health sector.

Executive Director and Project Manager of ANSACA, Dr. Nkem Okeke stated this following conclusion of two-day recruitment interview for personnel to support the forthcoming Nationwide Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Survey (IBBSS).

He noted that the reforms of the current administration have continued to position the state for strategic national and international health interventions.

According to him, the governor’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare system has enhanced Anambra’s capacity to attract key public health programmes and partnerships that improve health outcomes for residents.

Okeke expressed satisfaction with the transparent conduct of the selection process, commending the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, the Federal Ministry of Health and the West Africa Centre for Public Health and Development for their collaboration.

He noted that the survey would provide up to date information needed to strengthen Nigeria’s HIV response, particularly among populations most affected by the epidemic.

Describing the successful completion of the recruitment exercise as another important milestone in preparations for the nationwide survey, ANSACA boss expressed confidence that the selected personnel would contribute to the successful implementation of the IBBSS in the state.

The recruitment exercise carried out in collaboration with National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Federal Ministry of Health and West Africa Centre for Public Health and Development was held on July 14 at the ANSACA headquarters, Awka, as part of preparations for the national survey, with Anambra selected as one of the 12 participating states.

The IBBSS is a major public health survey designed to generate reliable data that will inform evidence based policies, strengthen HIV prevention and treatment programmes, improving healthcare planning and service delivery across Nigeria.