Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has introduced reforms aimed at revolutionizing the state’s primary healthcare system to provide high-quality and accessible health services.
Speaking at a stakeholders meeting on primary healthcare revitalization held in Lokoja, Governor Ododo, represented by his deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, announced the introduction of periodic random checks in all primary healthcare centres. of health (APS) of the entire state.
This initiative, led by the Primary Care Healthcare Working Group in collaboration with local government authorities and traditional rulers, is designed to ensure accountability, improve coordination and raise the level of services provided by care facilities primary.
Reaffirming his administration's commitment to improving healthcare services, Governor Ododo highlighted the critical role of primary care centers in reducing maternal and child mortality rates, increasing vaccination coverage and raising awareness on the importance of primary health care in the state's healthcare value chain.
“Our administration is determined to address the challenges of the primary health care 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 primary care facilities,” the Governor said.
Governor Ododo also expressed his deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support for healthcare reforms across the country, stressing that such support has been instrumental in driving the state's efforts.
Earlier in the event, State Health Commissioner Dr. Abdulazeez Adams emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to sustain healthcare initiatives.
He revealed that at least one APS in each of the 239 districts of the state is currently operational and funded, and plans are underway to increase the number of fully functional APS in all districts.
In his remarks, Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, commended the Ministry of Health for its tireless efforts to improve the delivery of primary health care.
He pledged the continued support of traditional rulers in monitoring and supervising primary care centers to maintain service delivery standards.
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