The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated infection prevention consumables to the Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services in order to curtail the outbreak of diphtheria in the State.
The NEDC’s State Coordinator in Yobe State, Professor Ali Ibrahim Abbas stated this at the symbolic handing over of the donated items held in Damaturu. The items include N95/branded face masks, ordinary face masks, and hand sanitisers.
Speaking at the event, Abbas said the gesture was aimed at supporting and complementing the state government’s effort under Governor Mai Mala Buni towards curtailing the wide spread of diphtheria outbreak in the State.
“Sequel to your earlier request, I have been directed by my MD NEDC Mohammed Goni Alkali to handover these donated items to your Ministry for judicious utilisation towards curtailing the spread of the diphtheria outbreak in Yobe State”.
Appreciating the gesture, Dr Mohammed Lawan Gana, the Commissioner Ministry of Health and Human services commended the NEDC for it’s continuous support and interventions in Yobe State and beyond.
“Therefore, I commend the commission for their targeted interventions especially in areas of most critical needs,” he said.
The brief ceremony was also attended by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Abdullahi Muhammad Jawa, Directors including from Primary HealthCare Management Board, Drugs and Medical Consumables Management Agency, and some staff of NEDC.
