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The National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) Advocacy, Communication, and SocialMobilization (ACSM) Committee convened its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The session began with an opening prayer, followed by the recitation of the Nigerian national anthem, creating a solemn and patriotic atmosphere that set the tone for the day’s deliberations. Around of introductions followed, allowing attendees to reconnect and foster a spirit of teamwork
and shared commitment to malaria elimination and public health advocacy.
1. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
Members reviewed the minutes of the last meeting, reflecting on completed action points and identifying pending items for further follow-up. The review ensured continuity and accountability in line with the committee’s strategic objectives.
2. Strategic Engagement with NYSC for Malaria Advocacy
A key highlight of the meeting was the discussion on strengthening partnerships with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), particularly for future World Malaria Day campaigns and broader malaria outreach activities.
It was agreed that:
• NYSC orientation camps present a unique opportunity to sensitize thousands of young
Nigerians, many of whom will be deployed to rural communities.
• Corps members could be mobilized as grassroots health ambassadors to disseminate
malaria prevention messages and distribute IEC materials in hard-to-reach areas.
• This integration will commence with the next NYSC batch, with structured plans to
onboard and equip participants effectively.
This initiative is expected to significantly increase the reach and impact of malaria-related sensitization efforts at the community level
3. Malaria Elimination Progress
A comprehensive presentation on the progress made in the fight against malaria. Key points included:
• Current statistics on malaria incidence and intervention coverage.
• Notable progress in the adoption of preventive strategies such as the use of insecticidetreated nets (ITNs) and seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC).
• Persistent challenges such as community hesitancy and logistics barriers.
• Stella emphasized the critical role of ACSM activities in sustaining gains and achieving
long-term malaria elimination goals.
4. Social Media Engagement and Live Streaming Review
The committee reviewed recent digital engagement efforts, particularly the performance of livestreamed malaria sensitization events and social media campaigns.
Key observations included:
• Improved public engagement and feedback through comments, shares, and reactions
• The need for more consistent branding and clearer messaging to boost the visibility and
effectiveness of digital campaigns.
• A call for better coordination among content creators, ACSM teams, and state-level
communicators to maintain message alignment across platforms.
5. Smart Advocacy Plan – Enhancing Transparency and Stakeholder Engagement:
The Smart Advocacy Plan Sub-Committee presented a series of recommendations to enhance
transparency in ACSM programming. These included:
• Regular public updates on activities and progress through bulletins and digital platforms.
• Establishing feedback mechanisms for stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Clear documentation and communication of targets, deliverables, and achieved outcomes to foster trust among partners and communities.
State-Level Update: Gombe State Report
Mr Ahmed Buba, ACSM Representative, Gombe State shared key activities and developments from Gombe State’s ACSM portfolio.
Highlights included:
• Health Rallies: Community health rallies were organized to raise public awareness on malaria prevention. These events drew large crowds and served as platforms for message amplification.
• Community Outreach: Intensive outreach programs were conducted in three rural communities, focusing on vulnerable groups such as women and children. Educational sessions were held, and IEC materials were distributed to support behavior change.
To address current operational challenges and strengthen ACSM efforts, the following recommendations were adopted
• Timely Disbursement of Stipends: Members emphasized the importance of prompt stipend payments to volunteers and field staff. Delays negatively impact motivation and interfere with outreach timelines.
• Improved Logistics Planning: There is a need for better coordination with the logistics unit to ensure timely availability of materials ahead of scheduled field activities.
• Early Engagement with NYSC Management: Plans to collaborate with NYSC should involve early consultations and formal arrangements to align objectives and logistics.
The meeting concluded with a shared sense of commitment and renewed energy among all participants. Members expressed optimism about the planned NYSC integration strategy and the potential to scale up community awareness through youth engagement. The committee reiterated its dedication to transparent and inclusive ACSM processes and agreed to reconvene at the next scheduled meeting to review progress on the discussed action points.
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