The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has trained 219 primary healthcare workers across nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Adamawa.
The training, which took place over a two-week period, was supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The Executive Chairman of the Agency, Dr. Sulaiman Saidu Bashir, said the training aimed to strengthen healthcare delivery for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities in the state.
He said the programme provided hands-on training for nurses, midwives, laboratory technicians, and community health workers to improve their skills and enhance service delivery.
“This initiative is a vital step toward increasing access to quality healthcare services, particularly in conflict-affected communities,” he said.
He commended IOM and JICA for their continued support in addressing healthcare gaps in the region.
A representative of IOM said the organisation remains committed to supporting state-led efforts to build resilient health systems, especially in areas affected by displacement and humanitarian crises.
Participants expressed appreciation for the training, noting that it has equipped them with practical skills to better serve their communities.
The nine LGAs where the healthcare workers were trained include both rural and peri-urban areas with high demand for primary healthcare services.
