As part of efforts to boost fight against malaria, the Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, has held a capacity building training for health workers in the LGA.
The 2-day national malaria elimination training programme scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, was sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Health.
The workshop was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Ahoada East Council Secretariat.
Malaria is a major public health concern. It is very common in Rivers State, following the region’s long wet seasons, heavy rainfall, and abundant swamps and rivers that create breeding sites for mosquitoes.
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. It spreads primarily through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
When a mosquito bites an infected person, it picks up the parasite and transmits it to the next person it bites.
It is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by parasites. It can cause flu-like symptoms that can progress to severe illness if not treated.
Speaking during the training, Chairman of the LGA, Solomon Abuba Ochoma, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to health initiatives and urged the health workers and stakeholders to take full advantage of the training.
Ochoma charged them to ensure effective implementation of malaria elimination strategies across the local government.
He revealed that, “this training is aimed at strengthening capacity and eradicating malaria in the LGA.”
Ochoma commended the federal ministry of health and participants for their commitment to the fight against malaria.
Further, he assured health workers of his support to all health initiatives geared toward improving the well-being of the people of Ahoada East.
