UNICEF, Adamawa State Collaborate on Emergency Preparedness

The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has initiated a five-day workshop focused on developing an emergency preparedness document. This workshop, held in Yola, aims to conduct a multi-hazard risk assessment and create an emergency preparedness response plan for Adamawa State.

Stakeholders from various sectors, including the Federal Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Water Resources, the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and civil society organizations, are participating in this collaborative effort. Mohammed Chubado Jada, the State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, praised the ongoing support from partners to enhance public health security in the face of numerous humanitarian challenges, including disease outbreaks and climate-related emergencies.

Mathia Zira, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, emphasized the pressing need for such initiatives due to the state's ongoing public health crises. UNICEF health specialist Dr. Egh Ab noted that the document will help the state identify and prepare for potential emergencies, enabling a more effective response to health risks.