Kogi gov promises reforms to transform healthcare: Introduces Reforms to Strengthen Kogi’s Primary Healthcare System

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has launched a series of reforms aimed at transforming the state’s primary healthcare system to provide accessible and high-quality medical services.

During a stakeholders’ engagement on primary healthcare revitalization in Lokoja on Friday, Ododo—represented by his Deputy, Joel Salifu—announced the implementation of periodic spot checks at all Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state.

According to the governor, “This initiative, spearheaded by the Primary Healthcare Task Force in collaboration with local government authorities and traditional rulers, seeks to enhance accountability, improve coordination, and raise the standard of care provided by PHCs.”

Commitment to Healthcare Improvement

Reaffirming his administration’s dedication to strengthening healthcare services, Ododo emphasized the crucial role of PHCs in lowering maternal and infant mortality rates, increasing immunization coverage, and promoting awareness about the significance of primary healthcare within the state’s medical framework.

“Our government is committed to tackling the challenges within the primary healthcare system to ensure better health outcomes for our people. This will be accomplished through improved data collection and strict adherence to best practices in case management across all PHCs,” he stated.

Acknowledging Federal Support

Governor Ododo expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his continuous support of healthcare reforms nationwide, noting that such backing has played a key role in advancing the state’s efforts.

Enhancing Stakeholder Collaboration

Speaking at the event, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams, highlighted the importance of synergy 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 funded, with ongoing plans to expand the number of fully functional PHCs across all wards.

In his remarks, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ahmed Anaje, praised the Ministry of Health for its commitment to improving primary healthcare services. He assured that traditional rulers would continue to support and monitor PHCs within their domains to maintain service delivery standards.