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By David Owei,Bayelsa<\/p>\n
In a bid to strengthen community participation in the fight against the spread of Malaria, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Bayelsa State have trained community-based volunteers, equipping them with the necessary capacity, resources and tools to contribute effectively to health outcomes.<\/p>\n
The two days stakeholder training which took place in Yenagoa, was organised by the Bayelsa State TB Network in collaboration with the Civil Society on Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) and Network of People Living With HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN).<\/p>\n
According to the convener, Mrs. Opia Benita, Bayelsa State TB Network Coordinator, the training is designed to give participants insight on the national Community Led Monitoring (CLM) and Community System Strengthening (CSS) framework.<\/p>\n
Explaining further, she said that the framework aligns with Nigeria\u2019s broader goals of Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recognizing that strong community systems are critical for building resilient health systems.<\/p>\n
She further said that the training is aimed at placing communities at the heart of health initiatives, empowering them to take leadership roles in service delivery, management of resources, disease prevention, and advocacy for health-related rights.<\/p>\n
“Some of the roles of CLM and CSS includes the central focus of improving the quality of care for the communities we represent. The CSO networks especially NEPWHAN, TBN, ACOMIN have been working tirelessly towards a harmonized system for disease response in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
“One of the expectations of the CSOs is to actualize the long awaited system that would amplify our unique strength with a common goal of service to our communities. Within the 2-day training, our focus would be on harmonizing CSOs and community led activities.”<\/p>\n
Our Correspondent learnt that during the training, an 11 chapter document defining the community system framework dimensions which includes Community System Strategy Indicator Framework was adopted.<\/p>\n
It was also gathered that the framework outlines CSOs involvement with pandemic preparedness, public financing of the civil society organization in Nigeria, Technology integration and digital transformation.<\/p>\n
Also speaking, Rev Tonye Ayamah, Deputy Coordinator Bayelsa State TB Network, said that the training aims to enhance accountability and transparency, improved quality of health services, data collection and decision making, contribute to disease control and public health.<\/p>\n
“We discussed about the CLM data flow, validation, and use in decision making. The operational modalities and institutional arrangements for the National CLM framework which ensures that Nigeria\u2019s CLM is community driven, government supported, technologically enabled and financially sustainable.”<\/p>\n
While presenting the national community system strengthening document, Mr. Titus Seribo, a representative of ACOMIN, the civil society groups involved in the project is focused on providing education to equip communities with knowledge about TB, HIV, Malaria and Human Rights.<\/p>\n
“So, a comprehensive approach involving education, advocacy, stakeholders engagement and public financing is necessary to empower communities, improve health outcomes, and ensure long term sustainability in tackling public health issues, with a focus on equity and inclusion of marginalized groups.” He added.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Rose Nwokezi, State Coordinator of
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