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  We held a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Saturday, the 29th of June at Tahir Guest Palace Kano to disseminate findings from the Community Based Assessment to understand the perception of people on 1HP Tuberculosis Short-Course Preventive Therapy. This is a major milestone for the 1HP project, with over 2,000 households visited within the 8 high burden LGAs of Kano State, the findings and recommendations from the communities is expected to guide Government and Partners in improving the uptake of 1HP and other health services in the State. With the support of Government and Partners, 11 action items were developed during the group sessions to ensure the streamlining of efforts with the bottom line of improving health care services for the communities.  The event had in attendance the representatives from Society for Family Health, Nigeria , KN State Ministry of Health KNCV Nigeria Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria @NEPWHAN, Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board, State TB and L

The 4 cardinal signs of Tuberculosis are: 1. Cough of 2 weeks or more 2. Drenching night sweat 3. Fever 4. Unexplained weight loss Visit the nearest healthcare facility if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.  #1HPAwareness #TPT

 Taking short course regimen like 1HP increase the likelihood of completing the course by up to 3times, leading to best results and more lives saved. #1HP #tpt #rahamaatwork #EndTB #rahama

 TPT is intended to eliminate TB bacteria that have infected the body before they can damage the organs and cause illness, TPT will only work if given when there are is no evidence of active TB disease. It is estimated that about one fourth of the world’s population is infected with TB bacteria and most of them will not have disease. #1HP #rahamaatwork #tpt #EndTB # EndTBNow

 1HP is an acronym which stand for "1" for 1 month, "H" for isoniazid, while "P" for rifapentine. The World Health Organization recommends 1HP TPT for people living with HIV (PLHIV), household contacts as well as at risk population. #Rahamaatwork #1HP #EndTB #rahama 

 All adults and adolescent living with HIV should take TPT as part of a comprehensive package of care for HIV, regardless of their CD4 Cell count. #1HP #TPT #Rahamaatwork.

  June 19th every year is set aside to raise awareness on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells becomes sickle and hardened. These sickle-shaped cells cause blockages in your blood flow, which can lead to anemia, pain, infections and severe complications. Those with sickle cell trait are people that have the hemoglobin 'S' gene inherited from only one parent. Their other parent gave them a normal gene, these are the people with the "AS" genotype. Usually, sickle cell trait carriers do not exhibit any sickle cell disease symptoms. Still, more investigation might reveal that these individuals are exhibiting symptoms. Their own offspring may inherit the defective gene from them. Sickle cell disease symptoms include: Frequent pain episodes. Anemia, causing fatigue, paleness and weakness. Jaundice (yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes). Painful swelling of their hands and feet. You can’t prevent sickle cell disease

  Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy like 1HP can reduce the incidence of TB for upto 15 Years. Get yours NOW #1HP #TPT #Rahama

  Who should take 1HP Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy? 1. At risk population  2. Household contacts  3. People living with HIV Visit your nearest healthcare facility for more information. #1HPSavesLives #1HP #rahamaatwork

  "We are committed to ensuring every household is informed and has access to 1HP ( a tuberculosis short course preventive therapy) which will enhance patient adherence and reduce TB burden in Nigeria." The objectives of the Project are: To assess the perceptions of all at risk-populations, household contacts and eligible population on the acceptability of 1HP by December 2024 To strengthen the knowledge levels of communities and other TB champions on a community led approach of 1HP in high burden LGAs of Kano state. To create Community demand for 1HP among at risk-population and household contacts at the State level. To advocate for a scaled up and sustained 1HP through mobilization of stakeholders at the state level. Funded by Treatment Action Group (TAG), the Project Goal is to to build community demand as well as assess acceptability for a 1HP-based TPT regimen among all eligible populations by leveraging the existing community structures, stakeholders, and healthcare ser

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 People with latent TB do not have any symptoms and cannot spread TB. If they do not get treatment, however, they may develop active TB disease in the future, spread the disease to others, and feel quite ill. #Rahamaatwork #1HP #EndTBNow #rahama #EndTB

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1HP short course TPT regimen is available in all Primary Healthcare Facilities close to you. Kindly reach out to the facilities closest to you for more information. #rahamaatwork #EndTBNow #endtbnigeria #Rahama #1HP

On 28th May 2024, we commemorated Menstrual Hygiene Day at Hausawa Girls' Secondary School Kano where we engaged them on the importance of menstrual hygiene, how to make reusable pads and on personal hygiene. In an effort to make a #friendlyperiod world for Young and Adolescent Girls, we believe in creating a safe space for each other to interact and engage in days like this. #Rahama#rahamaatwork #MenstrualHygieneDay

We conducted a training for data collectors for a baseline assessment at Tahir Guest Palace Kano, today in an effort to measure the perception of Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy like 1HP. This assessment is a milestone for the 1HP project, alongside our stakeholders, we will be conducting data collection in selected facilities of the high burden TB LGAs. @treatmentactiongroup #rahamaatwork #EndTBNow

Our field staff at various communities in Kano are going door to door to understand peoples' peperception on 1HP in an effort to create demand for the TPT. #endtbnigeria #EndTBNow #1HP #TPT #rahamaatwork