Arewa Consultative Forum condemns military airstrike, demands compensation for victims

Katsina State launches nutrition centers and outpatient sites to combat malnutrition

The Katsina State Government has established two stabilization centers and 60 Outpatient Therapeutic Programme sites across 12 local government areas to address malnutrition. Governor Dikko Radda stated that this initiative aims to enhance access to treatment for children with severe acute malnutrition. The stabilization centers are located in Daura and Baure, offering free treatment, while the outpatient sites, covering areas like Funtua, Danja, Malumfashi, and Ingawa, will facilitate early detection and community-level care. Governor Radda issued a warning against the diversion of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, indicating that a mobile court has been approved to prosecute offenders. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Lawal Rabe, noted the state's approval of ₦700 million in counterpart funding for the Accelerated Nutrition Results in Nigeria program and the upgrade of several primary healthcare centers. Ruqayya Hamza, Chairperson of the State Nutrition Committee, mentioned that over 600 community volunteers and 300 health workers have been trained to support the program, with accountability measures in place for supply distribution. Saminu Sulaiman, Chairman of Baure Local Government Area, highlighted that these centers would reduce the need for residents to seek medical care in the Niger Republic.