{"id":158970,"date":"2025-04-09T12:07:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T11:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/report-any-cases-of-rutf-diversion-to-relevant-authorities-jigawa-govt"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:24:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T11:24:05","slug":"report-any-cases-of-rutf-diversion-to-relevant-authorities-jigawa-govt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/report-any-cases-of-rutf-diversion-to-relevant-authorities-jigawa-govt","title":{"rendered":"Report any cases of RUTF diversion to relevant authorities \u2013 Jigawa Govt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Jigawa State Government has issued a strong warning against the diversion of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), calling on the public to report any such cases to the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n<p>State Commissioner for Health, Salisu Kainuwa, made this known while addressing journalists in Dutse. He disclosed that some health workers have already been apprehended by the police for allegedly selling RUTF meant for distribution to vulnerable children.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnyone found diverting this life-saving commodity does so at their own risk,\u201d Dr. Kainuwa warned.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the government remains fully committed to ensuring that RUTF reaches its intended beneficiaries\u2014children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.<\/p>\n<p>He cautioned that the diversion of RUTF could have devastating effects, including increased mortality rates among children under the age of five.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just theft; it\u2019s a matter of life and death for our children,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>The Commissioner noted that the state government has taken steps to tackle malnutrition, including the procurement of RUTF and the implementation of community-based nutrition initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, is working to improve nutrition and health outcomes for women and children,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kainuwa also commended the state\u2019s innovative approach through the Masaki Nutrition Programme, which focuses on malnutrition prevention. The programme currently operates 300 fully government-funded community sites across the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJigawa has shown remarkable leadership in the areas of nutrition, health, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) through consistent funding and quality service delivery,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>He urged health workers to uphold professional ethics and prioritize the well-being of malnourished children. He reiterated his call to the public to remain vigilant and report any cases of RUTF diversion to the authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Jigawa State continues to battle a high burden of malnutrition, with 64% of children stunted and 9.6% wasted, according to official data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Jigawa State Government has issued a strong warning against the diversion of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), calling on the public to report any such cases to the relevant authorities. State Commissioner for Health, Salisu Kainuwa, made this known while addressing journalists in Dutse. 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