The official expressed regret over the suspension of USAID’s activities, which resulted from a decision by US President Donald Trump.
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He explained that the suspension has led to challenges in ensuring a steady supply of family planning commodities to health facilities across the state. “However, with the suspension of their activities, these facilities are now facing stockouts, in spite of the increasing demand for family planning services at the community level,” he added.
Mr Mohammed also commended the J4PD for its ongoing efforts in advocating for family planning, immunisation, and other maternal, newborn, and child health services.Speaking on behalf of J4PD, Bashir Hassan, a knowledge and communication specialist, assured that the organisation would continue to support the agency in raising public awareness.
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