TCI Stakeholders Meet, Evaluate Concepts Of 2024 Operations In Osun
The final endline evaluation of actions of The Challenge Initiative (TCI) in 2024 was held on Monday sixteenth December, 2024 in Osogbo, Osun State Capital.
The assembly which incorporates TCI, Health and Media representatives was held at Training Hall, DC Hotel, GRA, Osogbo to evaluation the undertaking’s progress and achievements, significantly Family Planning Uptake and Media Advocacy within the 10 native authorities areas of Osun State the place TCI operates.
In a communique issued by the Communique Drafting Committee, Adesoji Omosebi and Oluwasegun Adegoke on the finish of the assembly revealed that the assembly was additionally reviewed the challenges and classes discovered whereas finishing up the assorted duties for Family Planning (FP) as outlined by the undertaking coordinator.
However, the assembly was additionally centred on easy methods to determine greatest practices and areas of enchancment for higher outcomes for FP uptake within the state.
The assembly was additionally function a platform for stakeholders to share their experiences and suggestions, and to doc the undertaking’s impression in addition to outcomes.
In his opening comment, Chairman of FP Media Advocacy Group, Mr Victor Adeoti lauded TCI and State FP Coordinator and the media for the nice job carried out in advocacy for household planning within the state, which has seen a rise in uptake.
Media Advocacy Project and Impacts Recorded: TCI Manager’s presentation targeted on demand era for FP which drives uptake.
It highlighted media reporting and engagement as a important instrument in creating consciousness and getting the buy-in of males (male involvement) in selling FP.
It additionally highlighted that utilization of statistics in Family Planning reporting must be proof primarily based. It argued {that a} dependable supply of knowledge in reporting is important for believability of the stories.
It analysed quarter by quarter FP reporting and located that there’s a rise in quarter 4 in comparison with quarter 3, despite the fact that quarter 4 remains to be ongoing.
It urged Media Champions to scale up their FP advocacy reporting in order to extend consciousness within the state.
Family Planning Situation in Osun State
Mrs Omolade Abatan (State Family Planning Coordinator) famous the targets of FP to incorporate: having youngsters by selection and never by likelihood; to make sure each being pregnant is needed; to cut back the incidence of unplanned pregnancies; to cut back maternal morbidity and baby mortality fee.
She identified the thematic areas of FP which incorporates: Service supply, coverage and advocacy, demand era, logistics and provide, supportive supervision, monitoring and analysis.
Experience Sharing:
Mrs Beatrice Iyanda (Health Promotion Officer, Osogbo LG): Appreciated TCI for grooming mobilizers, who go round spreading FP message within the state.
She advocated cordial and harmonious relationship between mobilizers and potential shoppers.
Mrs Roseline Akinlabi (Adolescent Health Desk Officer): highlighted the necessity to embrace youngsters in FP packages and advocacy.
Mrs Bukola Oyelere harped on demand era by the media which can assist drive extra FP uptake.
She urged extra media engagement to drive success.
Observation: NDHS 2023-24 recorded that Osun has 7.3% youngsters who’ve ever been pregnant.
• Low male involvement in FP.
• Low reporting of FP Media actions within the state.
• Persistence of myths, spiritual and cultural limitations.
Recommendations:
•State procurement of FP commodities and consumables;
•Need to sponsor extra FP packages
•Need to amplify the angle of maternal well being to persuade males to assist FP
Appreciation:
Participants lauded TCI’s intervention in Osun State, hoping that the successes already recorded and extra media advocacy would assist drive better uptake of FP within the state.
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