Join us in appreciating Hon. Rikupki Joshua Urenyang, the dedicated representative of Ussa Constituency, for his bold motion in the Taraba State House of Assembly to combat the hepatitis crisis! With Taraba’s hepatitis prevalence at 16-20%, his call for a special agency and public awareness programs is a vital step toward a healthier state.
This advocacy visit, led by the Centre for Initiative and Development (CFID), on the 4th of August 2025 at Hon. Rikupki Joshua Urenyang’s Office, Taraba State House of Assembly, Jalingo brought together:
• Hope for Healthy Life Foundation (HOHLIF)
• Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF)
• National Council for Women Society (NCWS)
• Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN), Taraba State Chapter
• Women Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), Taraba State Chapter
• Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Taraba State Chapter
• Youth Wing of the Muslim Council of Taraba State
• Viral Hepatitis Patients Community
• Public Health Students (Interns), Taraba State University, Jalingo
Let’s unite to raise awareness, support this critical cause, and push for action against hepatitis in Taraba! 💪
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