Kogi Govt, Sightsavers Launch Mass Medicine Distribution to Combat River Blindness
The Kogi State Ministry of Health's Neglected Tropical Disease (NTDs) Programme, in collaboration with Sightsavers, has launched a two-day planning meeting for the 2025 Mass Administration of Medicines (MAM) for Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) in the state's 21 Local Government Areas. The State's Commissioner for Health, Dr Adeiza Abdulazeez, who declared the meeting open on Monday in Lokoja, reaffirmed State Government's commitment to eliminating river blindness in the state. Represented by Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Mr Steven Momoh, the commissioner said the meeting aims to review progress, identify gaps, and develop strategies for the upcoming Mectizan distribution cycle. He noted that the state had made progress in controlling the disease through Mass Drug Administration campaigns and dedication of health workers and stakeholders. The commissioner acknowledged the support of development partners, including Sight Savers, and urged participants to activel...