By Ben TC Brooks
Once recorded by handwriting, the immunization program of River Gee County is set to enter a digital-based solution process following training in digital reporting. The training will enhance the Expanded Immunization Program through enhanced digital record keeping.
The training was held in River Gee Capital, Fish Town, from July 21 to 23, 2025. The three days training attracted over 50 participants from 21 health facilities in River Gee County. The training was organized by the Ministry of Health with support from UNICEF. UNICEF representative said the training is part of a nationwide initiative.
Attendees included vaccinators, District Child Survival Focal Persons, Registered Midwives, District Data Officers, Supervisors and workers of the County Health Team. Training participants are expected to use tablets for digital reporting in the respective health facilities and clinics across River Gee.
At the conclusion of the training, Ralph Yeah, a vaccinator at Youbor Clinic in the Glarro Administrative District, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Health and its partners for the transformative experience and pledged to safeguard the digital tools provided and to carry out the Ministry’s initiatives.
“We are committed to fully implementing what we learned over the past three days,” Ralph stated. “Our goal is to make River Gee County the leading county in the Republic for timely and high-quality reporting.”
Eric Sneh Chea, the Community Health Department Director and representative of the County Health Team, also thanked the Ministry of Health for their ongoing assistance.
The Acting County Health Officer urged all health workers in the county to dedicate more time and effort to their duties, particularly with the digital tools provided solely for reporting purposes.
He warned that any misuse of the devices, such as using them for social media or entertainment, could result in recommendations for dismissal to the Ministry of Health and requiring offenders to pay for any damage to Ministry property.
The training reflects the commitment of health workers nationwide to adapt to an increasingly digitized world.
