Abia trains health workers in malaria control

Speaking at the same event, Dr. Ihuoma Uzoanya from the Federal Ministry of Health's National Malaria Elimination Programme stated, "The goal of the training is to ensure that these trainees are aware of the clinical guide and regimen for the management of malaria."

"It involves proper treatment of malaria and test and treat procedures for parasitological testing."

"The training and the programme intend to reach Abians, especially the vulnerable with malaria treatment, control, and management," stated Mr. Arua Obasi, Project Coordinator, Malaria Impact, Abia State.
"The essence of the training is training the doctors on malaria case management and prevention, while the trainees will in turn train healthcare providers at the ward health facilities in the 292 wards in Abia," stated Dr. Okey Madukwe, Project Director/State Team Lead for PanAfricare, in an explanation of the training on Thursday.
"In order to eradicate malaria, we are taking action in its prevention and control. The project is a World Bank-assisted initiative run in conjunction with the Ministry of Health of the Abia State Government.

"These trainees will provide ward-level training to healthcare workers, equipping them with the skills needed to manage malaria cases, especially those involving pregnant women and children under five.
He revealed that the state government is working with the World Bank and has already paid the required amount of money. He also revealed that the trainees will receive medication, diagnostic tools, and mosquito nets treated with insecticide for the residents of the relevant ward communities.
Speaking at the same event, Dr. Ihuoma Uzoanya from the Federal Ministry of Health's National Malaria Elimination Programme stated, "The goal of the training is to ensure that these trainees are aware of the clinical guide and regimen for the management of malaria."

"It involves proper treatment of malaria and test and treat procedures for parasitological testing."

"The training and the programme intend to reach Abians, especially the vulnerable with malaria treatment, control, and management," stated Mr. Arua Obasi, Project Coordinator, Malaria Impact, Abia State.
"We intend to stop malaria from happening, but if it does, the affected person will receive the appropriate care."

Dr. Patrick Adah, the Country Director of PanAfricare, and Dr. Rosemary Ajah, the Director of the Malaria Programme at Abia, were present at the training.