15/08/2026
ANAMBRA JOINS LAGOS, KWARA AND GOMBE FOR GLOBAL FUND-SUPPORTED ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY MODEL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP
Anambra State has joined Lagos, Kwara and Gombe States in a two-day Technical Assistance Workshop on the Alternative Delivery Model (ADM), supported by the Global Fund through the Society for Family Health (SFH) in Abuja.
The workshop brought together representatives of government ministries, agencies, parastatals, implementing partners and non-governmental organisations to strengthen understanding and implementation of the TASAD Project, an Alternative Delivery Model designed to build sustainable private-sector access to HIV prevention, Tuberculosis and Malaria services.
Anambra State was represented by the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) and the Anambra State Ministry of Health. The delegation included the Executive Director of ANSACA, Dr. Nkem Okeke; the Director of Public Health; the State Programme Coordinator for HIV/AIDS and STIs; and the State Malaria Programme Coordinator.
Speaking during the technical sessions, Dr. Okeke emphasized the importance of expanding Alternative Delivery Models to complement existing public-sector health services and improve access to essential HIV, TB and malaria interventions.
He noted that Anambra Stateโs strong commercial base, vibrant private health sector and large network of businesses, pharmacies, laboratories and other private service providers present significant opportunities for a more inclusive and sustainable healthcare delivery system.
According to him, strengthening public-private collaboration through the ADM approach will help take essential services closer to the people, reach populations that may not routinely access public health facilities, reduce pressure on conventional service delivery points and contribute to the long-term sustainability of HIV, TB and malaria interventions.
The Anambra State delegation also participated in technical discussions on developing practical, state-specific approaches to implementation, coordination, commodity management, data reporting, quality assurance and sustainability of the Alternative Delivery Model.
ANSACA remains committed to working with the State Ministry of Health, development partners and the private sector to explore innovative approaches that strengthen healthcare access and contribute to a healthier Anambra State.
