The Borno government has received life-saving cholera and reproductive kits worth millions of naira, donated by Plan International Nigeria, to tackle the ravaging cholera outbreaks in Maiduguri and its environs.
Speaking during the handover event in Maiduguri on Wednesday, Victoria Chenge, Director of Operations, Plan International Nigeria, stated that the kits are intended to respond to cholera cases by providing essential medicines, intravenous fluids, and consumables required for patient care.
According to her, these commodities will help ensure that health facilities are adequately equipped with the medicines and supplies needed to deliver critical health services to communities across the state.
She explained that “this initiative is part of Plan International’s broader strategy to bolster emergency response, strengthen health systems, and ensure equitable access to health services.
She said, “We are pleased to hand over these items to the Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, and they will support ongoing efforts to provide quality healthcare services to those in needs
“The donated items include cholera kits, response and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) commodities that have been provided to support health service delivery in Borno State. The donated items include essential medicines such as Azithromycin, Doxycycline, Ceftriaxone, Metronidazole, Ofloxacin, Clotrimazole, Nystatin, Vaginal Pessaries, and Gentamicin.
“The donation also includes reproductive health commodities such as male condoms, Microgynon tablets, and Exluton tablets. Additionally, critical medical supplies, including Ringer’s Lactate infusions, IV cannulas of various sizes, and IV giving sets, form part of this support.”
In his remarks, Maina Mohammed, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, commended Plan International for donating life-saving cholera and reproductive kits to the state government, assuring that the items will reach those in need.
“I’m deeply grateful to Plan International and her team for their commitment to strengthening our health systems and ensuring equitable access to healthcare services. To me, this intervention is timely considering the recent cholera cases recorded in the state. I can assure you and your team that people across the state would most need these items,” he said.
