Kogi State governor, Ahmed Ododo, has unveiled reforms aimed at revolutionising the primary healthcare system to deliver wuality and accessible services.
Speaking at a stakeholders engagement on primary healthcare revitalisation held in Lokoja, the state capital, yesterday, Ododo, represented by his Deputy, Joel Salifu, announced the introduction of periodic spot checks on all Primary Healthcare Centres, PHCs, across the state.
He said, “This initiative, led by the Primary Healthcare Task Force in collaboration with local government authorities and traditional rulers, is designed to ensure accountability, enhance coordination and elevate the standard of services provided by PHCs.”
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improve healthcare services, Ododo highlighted the critical role of PHCs in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates, boosting immunisation coverage and raising awareness about the importance of primary healthcare in the
healthcare value chain.
“Our administration is determined to address the challenges in the primary healthcare system and ensure better health outcomes for our citizens. This will be achieved through improved data collection and adherence to best practices in case management across all PHCs,” the governor stated.
Ododo also thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support for healthcare reforms, emphasizing that such backing has been instrumental in driving the state’s efforts.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Abdulazeez Adams, emphasised the significance of collaboration among stakeholders in sustaining healthcare initiatives.
He revealed that at least one PHC in each of the state’s 239 wards is currently operational and supported by funding, with plans underway to increase the number of fully functional PHCs across all wards in the state.
In his remarks, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ahmed Anaje, commended the ministry of health for its relentless efforts to improve primary healthcare delivery.
He pledged the continued support of traditional rulers in monitoring and supervising PHCs in their domains to maintain service delivery standards.
