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The Delta State Government, through the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency (DSPHCDA), in partnership with Girl Effect Nigeria and UNICEF, has commenced a three-day training programme for Health Educators drawn from the 25 Local Government Areas of the state.
The training, which began on 16 March 2026, is currently taking place at Kim Royal Hotel and Suites and is scheduled to run until 18 March 2026.
The objective of the training is to strengthen the knowledge and practical Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM) skills of LGA Health Educators to enhance effective planning and implementation of community engagement activities across the state.
Declaring the training open, the Executive Director of the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency (DSPHCDA), Dr. Paul Yinkore, charged the Health Educators to make effective use of signboards at their respective health facilities and stations to create awareness on key public health services rendered within their communities.
During the sessions, participants were trained on how to identify health challenges or opportunities, determine key audiences, and assess what those audiences currently know or perceive about specific health issues.
They were also guided on strategies to bring visibility and a sense of urgency to important public health concerns.
Facilitators further emphasized that the ultimate goal of effective health communication is to promote behavioural change by persuading and motivating individuals and communities to adopt healthy practices based on scientific evidence and ethical considerations.
The training is expected to further equip Health Educators with the necessary tools and strategies required to effectively engage communities and improve health outcomes across Delta State.
