KSPHCDA Reaffirms Support for KOSACA, Calls for Sustained Stakeholder Action Against HIV/AIDS

By Joseph Adama

The Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained collaboration with the Kogi State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KOSACA), calling on government institutions, development partners, communities and other stakeholders to strengthen collective efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

The Executive Director of KSPHCDA, Dr. Muazu Omeiza Musa, gave the assurance when he received the leadership and members of KOSACA on an advocacy visit to the Agency at his office.

Dr. Musa commended KOSACA for its sustained commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention, awareness creation and advocacy, stressing that the fight against the epidemic requires collective responsibility, sustained public enlightenment and the active involvement of all stakeholders.

He assured the delegation of the Agency’s continued support and collaboration, noting that strong partnerships among relevant government institutions and stakeholders remain critical to achieving meaningful progress in public health.

According to him, “The Agency is committed to supporting KOSACA in every possible way to ensure that its objectives are achieved. We recognise the importance of your activities, and we are ready to sustain this collaboration because the fight against HIV/AIDS is a collective responsibility that requires everyone’s involvement.”

The Executive Director also acknowledged the contributions of support groups, development partners and other stakeholders whose efforts have continued to strengthen KOSACA’s activities, describing their commitment as vital to achieving the desired results.

He further commended the Kogi State Government under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for its sustained investment in the health sector and efforts to improve healthcare delivery across the state.

Dr. Musa noted that the Governor’s commitment to health development has created an enabling environment for agencies and relevant organisations to intensify efforts toward addressing public health challenges, including HIV/AIDS.

Earlier, the Team Lead and Executive Secretary of KOSACA, Dr. Ajodoh O. Monday, said the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between KOSACA and KSPHCDA while seeking greater collaboration and support for the successful implementation of the Agency’s programmes and activities.

Dr. Monday highlighted some of KOSACA’s activities, including advocacy and awareness visits to schools, road walks, public enlightenment campaigns and other sensitisation programmes designed to educate the public on HIV/AIDS prevention and the importance of collective action in ending the epidemic.

The Executive Secretary disclosed that KOSACA was making preparations to commemorate this year’s World AIDS Day with the theme: “Ending AIDS Starts with Access, Equity, Ownership and Sustainability.”

He explained that the theme underscores the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care services, irrespective of background or location.

According to him, the forthcoming World AIDS Day celebration will provide another opportunity to mobilise stakeholders, educate the public and renew collective commitment toward ending HIV/AIDS.

The advocacy visit further underscored the importance of stronger inter-agency collaboration, community participation and sustained government support in advancing Kogi State’s response to HIV/AIDS and other public health challenges.