Bauchi State Agency For Control Of Hiv -Aids Tbl And Malaria

BACATMA HONOURS BAUCHI STATE FIRST LADY AND WIFES OF 20 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN

The Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis/Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA) in collaboration with its development and health partners has honoured the First Lady of Bauchi State Her Excellency Hajiya Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed and the wifes of the 20 Local Government Chairmen in the State for their commitment to promoting malaria prevention and public health awareness

The investiture ceremony was held as part of efforts to strengthen community engagement and advocacy towards the successful implementation of the 2026 Insecticide Treated Net (ITN) Campaign across Bauchi State

At the ceremony Her Excellency Hajiya Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed was honoured and officially recognised as the NET AMBASSADOR Bauchi State 2026 ITN Campaign

Similarly the wives of the 20 Local Government Chairmen were honoured and recognised as NET ADVOCATES with the responsibility of supporting community mobilisation awareness creation and advocacy for the proper and consistent use of insecticide treated nets

The event was led by the Executive Chairman of BACATMA Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo who commended the First Lady and the wifes of the Local Government Chairmen for accepting to champion the fight against malaria in their respective communities

Dr. Sambo emphasised that the fight against malaria requires strong collaboration between government development partners traditional and community leaders women leaders and the general public

He noted that the appointment of the First Lady as Net Ambassador alongside the wifes of the 20 Local Government Chairmen as Net Advocates will further strengthen the campaign and help take the message of malaria prevention directly to households and communities across the State

The Agency also acknowledged the valuable contributions of its partners in supporting malaria control interventions and strengthening health promotion activities across Bauchi State

BACATMA urged the newly appointed Net Ambassador and Net Advocates to use their positions to encourage families to make proper and consistent use of insecticide treated nets and to support other recommended malaria prevention measures

The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to working with all relevant stakeholders towards reducing the burden of malaria and improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Bauchi State

DR. ADAMU SAMBO LEADS ADVOCACY VISIT TO EMIR OF DAMBAM OVER 2026 ITN DISTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN

The Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA) Dr. Adamu Sambo has led an advocacy visit to the Emir of Dambam Local Government, Alhaji Bappa Idris as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community support for the 2026 Insecticide Treated Net (ITN) Distribution Campaign across Bauchi State

During the visit Dr. Adamu Sambo highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration with traditional institutions in ensuring that eligible households receive and properly use insecticide-treated nets to protect themselves and their families against malaria

He emphasized that the success of the campaign depends greatly on the active participation of traditional rulers community leaders health workers and residents at the grassroots

Dr. Sambo therefore appealed to the Emirate Council to continue mobilizing communities encouraging residents to participate in the distribution exercise, and promoting the consistent use of ITNs particularly among children under five and pregnant women

In his response the Emir of Dambam Local Government Alhaji Bappa Idris welcomed the advocacy team and expressed his readiness to support the campaign He reaffirmed the traditional institution's commitment to mobilizing communities and working with BACATMA and other stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the 2026 ITN Distribution Campaign

The advocacy visit forms part of BACATMA's broader stakeholder-engagement strategy aimed at ensuring effective coordination community ownership and successful implementation of the 2026 ITN distribution exercise throughout Bauchi State

DR. ADAMU SAMBO LEADS ADVOCACY VISIT TO NINGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMAN OVER 2026 ITN DISTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN

Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA) has led an advocacy visit to the Chairman of Ningi Local Government Area Alhaji Yahuza Adamu Haruna (Ajiyan Ningi) as part of preparations for the 2026 Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) Distribution Campaign

The advocacy visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration between BACATMA and the Ningi Local Government Council while mobilising communities across the Local Government Area for the successful implementation of the campaign

During the engagement Dr. Sambo highlighted the importance of malaria prevention and the proper use of Insecticide Treated Nets particularly among pregnant women children under five and other vulnerable members of the community

He called on Alhaji Yahuza Adamu Haruna (Ajiyan Ningi) to support the campaign through effective community mobilisation awareness creation and coordination with ward and community leaders to ensure that eligible households receive and properly use the distributed nets

In his response, the Chairman of Ningi Local Government Area, Alhaji Yahuza Adamu Haruna (Ajiyan Ningi) welcomed the delegation and expressed his commitment to supporting the 2026 ITN Distribution Campaign He assured BACATMA of the Local Government Council’s cooperation and readiness to mobilise residents towards the success of the exercise

Dr. Sambo stressed that the fight against malaria requires collective responsibility noting that strong partnerships between government institutions Local Government Councils traditional institutions community leaders and residents are essential to achieving sustainable public health outcomes

The advocacy visit further demonstrates BACATMA’s commitment to taking malaria prevention interventions closer to the people and ensuring effective implementation of the 2026 ITN Distribution Campaign across Bauchi State

DR. ADAMU SAMBO LEADS ADVOCACY VISIT TO EMIR OF ARI NINGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT OVER 2026 ITN DISTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN

Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA) has led an advocacy delegation on a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammad Auwal Kilishi Emir of Ari in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State as part of preparations for the 2026 Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) Distribution Campaign

The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration with the traditional institution and mobilising communities across the Ari Emirate ahead of the statewide ITN distribution exercise

During the advocacy engagement Dr. Sambo emphasised the importance of malaria prevention and the proper utilisation of Insecticide Treated Nets particularly among pregnant women children under five and other vulnerable members of the community

He appealed to His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammad Auwal Kilishi to use the respected traditional institution to mobilise district heads village heads religious leaders and community members to participate actively in the campaign and ensure that the distributed nets reach the intended beneficiaries

The Emir of Ari His Royal Highness Alhaji Muhammad Auwal Kilishi welcomed Dr. Sambo and his delegation and expressed his commitment to supporting the 2026 ITN Distribution Campaign He pledged the cooperation of the traditional institution in mobilising communities and encouraging residents to collect and properly use the insecticide treated nets

Dr. Sambo noted that the success of the campaign depends on strong collaboration between government agencies traditional institutions community leaders and residents stressing that collective action remains essential in reducing the burden of malaria across Bauchi State

The advocacy visit reflects BACATMA’s continued commitment to strengthening community based malaria prevention initiatives and ensuring that public health interventions reach every eligible household across the state

DR. ADAMU SAMBO LEADS ADVOCACY VISIT TO EMIR OF LAME HRH ALHAJI ALIYU YAKUBU LAME OVER 2026 ITN DISTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN

Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA) has led an advocacy delegation on a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Lame Emir of Lame in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State as part of preparations for the 2026 Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) Distribution Campaign

The advocacy visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration with the traditional institution and mobilising communities across Lame Emirate ahead of the statewide ITN distribution exercise

Dr. Sambo emphasised the importance of malaria prevention and the effective use of Insecticide Treated Nets particularly among pregnant women children under five and other vulnerable members of the community

He called on His Royal Highness Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Lame to support the campaign by mobilising traditional leaders community heads and residents to actively participate in the distribution exercise and ensure that the nets reach the intended beneficiaries

In his response the Emir of Lame His Royal Highness Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Lame welcomed the delegation and expressed his commitment to supporting the campaign He pledged the cooperation of the traditional institution in mobilising communities and encouraging residents to collect and properly use the ITNs

The visit further demonstrates BACATMA’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with traditional institutions and other stakeholders in the fight against malaria and other public health challenges across Bauchi State

Dr. Sambo expressed appreciation to His Royal Highness for his continued support and cooperation stressing that the success of the 2026 ITN Distribution Campaign depends on collective efforts from government traditional institutions communities and other stakeholders

DR. ADAMU SAMBO LEADS ADVOCACY VISIT TO BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND OVER 2026 ITN DISTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN

The Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA) Dr. Adamu Sambo has led a delegation on an advocacy visit to the Bauchi State Police Command to seek the Command’s support and security partnership for the successful implementation of the 2026 Insecticide Treated Net (ITN) Distribution Campaign

The advocacy visit which took place on 24 August 2026was aimed at strengthening collaboration between BACATMA and the security agencies to ensure the safe peaceful and effective distribution of insecticide treated nets across all 20 Local Government Areas of Bauchi State

During the visit Dr. Adamu Sambo appealed for the full support of the Police Command in providing adequate security for campaign personnel ITN materials and beneficiaries throughout the distribution exercise

The 2026 ITN Distribution Campaign is an important public health intervention designed to help reduce malaria transmission and protect vulnerable populations particularly children pregnant women and communities at greater risk of malaria infection

Dr. Sambo emphasized that effective security collaboration is essential to ensuring that distribution teams can safely reach communities, including remote and hard to reach areas across the State

The BACATMA delegation appreciated the warm reception and commitment demonstrated by the Commissioner of Police CP Sani Omolori Aliyu mni psc who assured the Agency of the Command’s readiness to provide the necessary security support throughout the campaign

The Agency further reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Police Command other government institutions community leaders and development partners to ensure that the 2026 ITN Distribution Campaign is implemented successfully and that the protective materials reach the people who need them most

Dr. Adamu Sambo commended the Police Command for its willingness to support the campaign noting that strong inter agency collaboration remains critical to achieving the shared objective of reducing the burden of malaria and improving the health and well being of the people of Bauchi State

Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo Extends Jumma’at Mubarak GreetingsvCalls for Prayers for Peace and a Healthier Society

Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo, Wakilin Maganin Lame and Executive Chairman, Agency for Control of HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria Bauchi State extends warm Jumma’at Mubarak greetings to Muslims across Bauchi State and Nigeria

On this blessed Friday Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo calls on the Muslim Ummah to dedicate the day to prayers reflection forgiveness and seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings

He emphasized the importance of continued prayers for peace unity good leadership and sustainable development while encouraging citizens to work together towards building healthier and stronger communities

As a public health advocate Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo also urged everyone to remain committed to protecting their health supporting disease prevention efforts and creating a society where every family can live with dignity good health and hope for a better future

He prayed that Allah accepts our acts of worship forgives our shortcomings protects our families and communities and grants Bauchi State and Nigeria lasting peace prosperity and good health

May Allah bless this Jumma’at accept our prayers strengthen our unity and guide us towards a healthier peaceful and prosperous society

Jumma’at Mubarak

BACATMA CHAIRMAN RECEIVES MALARIA AND NTDs ADVOCACY DELEGATION AHEAD OF PARLIAMENTARIAN ENGAGEMENT MEETING

The Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and other related diseases (BACATMA), Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo, today received an advocacy delegation from the Nigerian Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps and the End Malaria Council/African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) Representative led by ACSM SMEP in his office ahead of the forthcoming Parliamentarian Engagement Meeting

The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration and mobilizing support for intensified efforts towards malaria elimination and the control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Bauchi State and Nigeria at large

During the engagement discussions centered on the importance of sustained advocacy policy support stakeholder collaboration and community participation in achieving national and global malaria elimination targets

The delegation commended the leadership of Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo and BACATMA for their commitment to implementing effective health interventions and advancing the fight against malaria tuberculosis HIV/AIDS and other public health challenges across the state

In his remarks the Executive Chairman welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to working closely with partners policymakers and development organizations to strengthen disease control programmes and improve the health and well being of citizens

The visit underscored the collective determination of all stakeholders to enhance advocacy efforts and ensure the success of the forthcoming Parliamentarian Engagement Meeting

Together we can End Malaria and build a healthier society

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN ATTENDS APM NATIONAL CONVENTION 2026 IN BAUCHI STATE

Today the Executive Chairman of the Agency for the Control of HIV Tuberculosis and Malaria Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo attended the APM National Convention 2026 held at the Bauchi State Government House

The convention brought together political leaders government officials stakeholders and distinguished delegates from across the country to deliberate on issues of national importance and promote unity collaboration and effective leadership

Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo’s participation at the convention underscores his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote good governance national development and stronger partnerships among stakeholders

The Executive Chairman commended the organizers and participants for their contributions towards advancing the objectives of the convention and reaffirmed his commitment to initiatives that contribute to the well being and development of the people

DR. ADAMU UMAR SAMBO HIGHLIGHTS BAUCHI STATE GOVERNMENT'S COMMITMENT TO ELIMINATING MALARIA AND STRENGTHENING HEALTHCARE

The Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Leprosy and Malaria (BACATMA) Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Bauchi State Government under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON Kauran Bauchi to combating malaria and improving healthcare delivery across the state

Speaking during an official engagement Dr. Sambo stated that the present administration has continued to implement strategic interventions aimed at reducing the burden of malaria through improved prevention early diagnosis prompt treatment and sustained public awareness campaigns He noted that these efforts reflect the government's determination to safeguard the health and well being of all residents of Bauchi State

Dr. Sambo further disclosed that the government has introduced new initiatives designed to strengthen the healthcare system improve access to quality medical services enhance disease surveillance and expand collaboration with development partners According to him these initiatives will significantly improve healthcare outcomes and contribute to the overall development of the state

He commended Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for his steadfast support for the health sector emphasizing that the administration's investments in healthcare infrastructure, medical personnel and disease control programmes continue to yield positive results

Dr. Sambo also called on the people of Bauchi State to support the government's efforts by adopting preventive measures against malaria utilizing healthcare facilities, and participating actively in public health programmes