Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KSACA), in collaboration with KNCV Nigeria, has launched a two-day orientation and data validation exercise on Hepatitis B.
The initiative is targeted at strengthening grassroots-level response by equipping Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) from all 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state with enhanced knowledge and tools.
The orientation is being facilitated by Dr. Auwal Inuwa Bello, a TB/HIV Cascade Monitor with KNCV Nigeria, who is leading technical sessions on best practices in hepatitis B prevention, screening, referral, and community-level data reporting.
The exercise is strategically aligned with KSACA’s monthly data validation program, which is concurrently being held across the 43 comprehensive HIV service delivery sites in the state for the month of July.
This routine exercise is coordinated by KSACA’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit, in partnership with facility M&E Officers, to ensure data accuracy, quality, and integrity across all programmatic activities.
Hassana Dattijo Adhama, Director of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at KSACA, represented the Director General, Dr. Usman Bashir, at the opening session.
She emphasized the dual-purpose nature of the activity, which integrates both capacity building and data quality assurance.
“This exercise is part of the Agency’s routine monthly data validation efforts. It aims to ensure that data quality is maintained and any identified gaps are promptly addressed to improve service delivery and reporting accuracy,” she stated.
She also acknowledged the crucial role of Community Health Volunteers in bridging the gap between underserved populations and essential health services, noting their contribution to ensuring accurate and timely health data reporting from the field.
During his technical session, Dr. Auwal Inuwa Bello stressed the importance of accurate data in the fight against hepatitis B, TB, and HIV. He encouraged participants to take the lessons seriously and to be reliable foot soldiers in their respective communities.
The two-day engagement is expected to yield a skilled network of volunteers capable of conducting community-based education, screening, and referral services for hepatitis B, while also supporting ongoing improvements in data reporting and quality across the LGAs.
KSACA remains committed to deepening its collaboration with partners like KNCV Nigeria to promote a comprehensive, community-driven, and evidence-based approach to health service delivery in Kano State.