The Permanent Secretary, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Tuesday urged employees of th National Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control Programme (NASCP) to grow their efforts in serving humanity.
Daju Kachollom said HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and STI’s patients need to be received by people with human face, empathy, patience and compassion, also urged them to provide services that will bring succour to Nigerians.
While revealing this during the commissioning of office accommodation allocated to staff of NASCP, she said they should provide necessary guidance and policies that will promote the health sector.
She expressed satisfaction on the speedy completion of the renovation exercise, describing the support given by the Director, Public Health, Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike and Director, General Services, Alhaji Sulaiman Umar, for ensuring the completion of the work in time as commendable.
Kachallom also appreciated the contributions of the Global Fund for its timely support, pledging continuous partnership with other organizations to achieve great and better results in the health sector.
National Coordinator of NASCP), Dr Adebobola Bashorum, while expressing his happiness, recalled that the programme started in 1987 at the Ministry’s Headquarters to take care of people with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and STI’s, but later in 1994 was moved to Edo House. He explained that the offices provided for the programme will in no small measure enhance the activities of the programme
Dr. Bashorum thanked the Permanent Secretary and the Director Public Health for their support and roles in ensuring the work was completed within the timeframe, promising that the facilities will be used for the particular purpose they are meant for.
He also acknowledged the support from the Global Fund for setting up the place with modern equipment, stating that the gesture is commendable.