From Nahum Sule, Jalingo
The Association of Civil Society Organizations on Malaria, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) convened its Q8 State Media Meeting in Taraba State under the Global Fund–supported Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) Project, the community component of the GC7 grant.
The meeting was chaired by ACOMIN’s State Chair, Alh. Muhd T. Danburam, and had in attendance the Project Manager, State Malaria Elimination Program, State Team Lead of Management Sciences for Health, Society for Family Health, State TB Program, Taraba State AIDS Control Agency, the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, media representatives, and Executive Directors of implementing CBOs.
The meeting highlighted the persistent triple challenge undermining healthcare delivery across communities shortage of health workers, frequent stock-outs of essential commodities, and severe infrastructure decay in primary health facilities.
These gaps continue to affect the delivery of HIV, TB, and Malaria services, leaving many community members without timely care.
ACOMIN reported significant community-driven improvements achieved through the CLM project in the month of October and November 2025 across multiple LGAs.
These include community donations of SP for IPTp, malaria RDTs, mosquito nets, rechargeable bulbs, water drums, transparent billing sheets, voluntary security support, restoration of HIV testing services, supply of HIV test strips, sputum cups, and replacement of expired Truenat cartridges.
These actions have helped improve ANC attendance, accountability, malaria prevention, TB diagnosis, staff availability, patient patronage, and overall service delivery.
ACOMIN called for stronger, unified action to address these challenges. Government agencies were urged to invest more in staffing, supply chains, and facility rehabilitation; the private sector and philanthropists to support infrastructure, commodities, and staff welfare; the media to continue amplifying community voices and promoting accountability; and community, traditional, and religious leaders to intensify mobilization, monitoring, and advocacy to strengthen service availability and quality.
ACOMIN emphasized that only through collective effort and sustained collaboration can community health facilities transition from shortages to reliable, people-centered centers of care. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to empowering communities, strengthening accountability, and improving health outcomes across Taraba State.
