WACHEF Trains Staff on Early Detection of Clubfoot, Honours Deputy Executive Director for Outstanding Service.
By Christiana Babayo
The Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF) has conducted an Early Detection and Referral (EDR) training for its staff, volunteers, and interns on clubfoot treatment, while also recognising its Deputy Executive Director, Faizah Abubakar-Yaro, for her outstanding performance and resilience over the years.
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The training, held on June 29, 2026, aimed to strengthen the capacity of participants in identifying and referring children born with clubfoot for timely treatment.
Speaking during the training, WACHEF Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr Garba Danjuma, underscored the importance of early detection and referral of clubfoot cases, noting that prompt intervention can significantly reduce the burden of disability in communities.
According to him, statistics indicate that one in every 800 births is born with clubfoot, making it imperative for healthcare workers and community volunteers to intensify efforts in identifying affected children and linking them to treatment centres.
Dr Danjuma explained that clubfoot is a congenital condition in which a child is born with one or both feet twisted inward and upward, a deformity that can affect mobility and normal growth if left untreated.
He urged participants to be proactive in detecting and referring children with the condition to treatment centres at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo and the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Wukari, where WACHEF, with support from MiracleFeet, provides free clubfoot treatment.
The WACHEF founder noted that the ideal age for treatment is between birth and five years when the bones are still flexible and can be corrected more easily.
Following the training, Dr Danjuma presented an Award of Excellence to the organisation’s Deputy Executive Director, Faiza Abubakar-Yaro, in recognition of her dedication, resilience, and contributions to the growth of WACHEF.
He commended her commitment to the organisation’s mission and stressed the importance of recognising excellence and hard work within the institution. He also encouraged other staff members to remain focused and intentional in advancing WACHEF’s vision of promoting equitable access to healthcare for women and children in Taraba State and beyond.
Receiving the award, Faiza Abubakar-Yaro expressed profound gratitude to the Board of Trustees for the recognition, describing it as a pleasant surprise.
She reflected on her journey with the organisation, having started as an intern and risen through the ranks to become Deputy Executive Director. She attributed her success to the guidance, support, and encouragement she has received from the Board Chairman and other members of the organisation.
Abubakar-Yaro dedicated the award to the entire WACHEF team, noting that the achievements recorded by the organisation were the result of collective effort, collaboration, and shared commitment to improving the lives of women and children.
