TCI Urges Jigawa State to Strengthen Birth Spacing Initiatives for Better Maternal and Child Health
By: Ahmed Aminu, Dutse
Global Program Calls for Sustained Family Planning Efforts
The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a global program focused on accelerating family planning and reproductive health services, has emphasized the need to strengthen birth spacing initiatives in Jigawa State to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Following the successful implementation of a two-year birth spacing program across seven local government areas, TCI urged stakeholders to sustain the progress achieved as the program concludes in June.
Key Stakeholders Commit to Continued Implementation
In a statement issued by TCI media focal person Ya’u Muhammad Sani, the organization called on 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.
Program Coverage and Achievements
The initiative covered seven LGAs: Birnin Kudi, Buji, Dutse, Gwaram, Jahun, Kiyawa, and Ringim. TCI collaborated with the Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and local stakeholders to:
- Implement evidence-based family planning strategies
- Increase access to reproductive health services
- Empower local communities
- Strengthen healthcare systems
As a global program, TCI focuses on scaling family planning and reproductive health services, particularly birth spacing, in developing countries.
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