From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
Stakeholders from government, civil society, and development partners have hailed the inception of the Integrated Child Survival Advocacy at Mile (ICSA) project, expressing optimism that it will significantly reduce child mortality in Nigeria.
The project, unveiled at a high-level inception meeting in Kaduna aimed to strengthen advocacy, community engagement, and service delivery for child health and survival across selected states.
Speaking at the inception meeting, the National Coordinator of Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN), Mr. Ayo Ipinmoye, said the ICSA project is a multi-year initiative designed to address the leading causes of under-five mortality, including pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, and malnutrition.
Represented by Lovelyn Agbor-Gabriel, he said the project, which will be executed in all 23 LGAs, starting with pilot LGAs, will integrate child survival interventions into primary healthcare systems, promote evidence-based policymaking, and empower communities to demand and access quality health services for children.
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