TCI Urges Strengthening of Birth Spacing Initiatives in Jigawa State
Global Program Calls for Sustained Efforts After Exit
The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a global program focused on accelerating family planning and reproductive health services, has called for the strengthening of birth spacing initiatives in Jigawa State to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
TCI, which implemented a two-year birth spacing program across seven local government areas in the state, emphasized the need to sustain the gains made before its scheduled exit in June.
Key Stakeholders Meet to Ensure Continuity
In a statement issued by TCI media focal person Ya’u Muhammad Sani, the organization urged participating LGAs to maintain the knowledge and strategies gained during the program.
“The meeting reinforced the commitment to strengthening birth spacing initiatives and enhancing long-term health outcomes in Jigawa state,” the statement noted.
The wrap-up meeting brought together key stakeholders including:
- Local government directors
- Health promotion officers
- Focal persons
- TCI teams from participating LGAs
Participating Local Government Areas
The program was implemented in seven LGAs:
- Birnin Kudi
- Buji
- Dutse
- Gwaram
- Jahun
- Kiyawa
- Ringim
Program Achievements and Future Goals
TCI collaborated with the Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and local stakeholders to implement evidence-based strategies that:
- Increased access to family planning services
- Boosted demand for reproductive health services
- Empowered local communities
- Strengthened healthcare systems
The initiative focused on improving maternal and child health outcomes through sustainable birth spacing programs.
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