Lokoja, Kogi State – Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adaiza, the Commissioner for Health in Kogi State, has underscored the critical importance of effective risk communication and community engagement in the state’s response to the post-flood emergency.
Addressing stakeholders at a meeting focused on capacity building for risk communication and community engagement, organized by the Kogi State Government in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Abdulazeez emphasized that clear communication is essential in preventing the spread of diseases and promoting healthy behaviors.
Represented by Mrs. Dorcas Omeneke Enehe, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, the commissioner praised WHO for its assistance in enhancing the state’s health system, particularly in the realms of risk communication and community engagement.
Dr. Abdulazeez urged stakeholders to collaborate effectively to ensure that the state’s response to the post-flood emergency is both impactful and sustainable.
The meeting brought together stakeholders from diverse sectors, including health, education, and community leadership, to explore strategies for enhancing risk communication and community engagement in the state’s response to the post-flood emergency.
The WHO representative at the meeting stressed the significance of community engagement in fostering healthy behaviors and curbing the spread of diseases.
The event featured presentations from experts in risk communication and community engagement, as well as interactive group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
This stakeholders’ meeting and capacity building initiative on risk communication and community engagement are integral components of the state government’s broader efforts to fortify its response to the post-flood emergency and promote healthy practices within affected communities
Dorothy Onoja
PRO
Ministry of Health
