From A A, Sokoto
The Network of People Living With HIV in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has decried shortage of HIV test kits in some health facilities across five local government areas of Sokoto state.
The areas include, Bodinga, Shagari, Sokoto North, Dange Shuni and Gwadabawa respectively.
The State Programme Officer of NEPWHAN disclosed this during the media engagement on the Covid-19 Response Mechanism and Community System Strengthening (C19RM and CSS) grant Yahya Sanusi on Tuesday
Sanusi described the development as dangerous in view of the important of knowing HIV status of pregnant women to avert mother to child transmission of the disease.
According to him, some of the facilities also experienced frequent out of stock for malaria testing kits and drugs, adding that, there were poor documentation by health workers in the five areas.
He appealed to the authorities concerned to ensure health facilities in the state are adequately kitted with testing facilities and drugs.
While commending the state government for the recent recruitment of health workers, he emphasized on frequent refresher training for health workers.