By Treasure Chinedum
The Anambra State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (TBLSCP) and the AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM) Network have reaffirmed their partnership to improve tuberculosis (TB) service delivery across the state.
During an advocacy visit to the State Programme Manager, Dr. Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, in Awka, the ATM Network said its Global Fund-supported Integrated Community-Led Monitoring project was helping to identify gaps in TB services and provide evidence to support better healthcare delivery.
State Coordinator of the TB Network, Mrs. Ify Unachukwu, said the initiative aligns with the state government’s efforts to strengthen primary healthcare and expand access to quality services.
Presenting findings from community and health facility monitoring, State Programme Officer, Mr. Onyekachi Ololo, highlighted challenges including limited access to TB services, shortages of commodities, stigma and weak referral systems.
He said the findings provide practical recommendations for improving service quality.
Responding, Dr. Chukwulobelu commended the initiative and urged regular submission of monitoring reports to enable prompt action on identified gaps.
He assured stakeholders that the TBLSCP would continue to use evidence-based recommendations to improve patient outcomes and achieve TB control targets.
Both parties pledged to sustain collaboration, strengthen information sharing and use community-led monitoring to improve tuberculosis services across Anambra State.
Tags: Anambra, Tuberculosis, ATM Network, Healthcare, Global Fund
