The AbdulRazaq-led administration’s focus on innovation, inclusivity, and quality care ensures a brighter and healthier future for all government-owned facilities, ensuring accessibility to residents in every corner of the state. Over 500 health facilities and more than 10,000 settlements have benefitted from various interventions aimed at improving health outcomes.
This was revealed by Dr. Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, during the 4th Quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Finance in Ilorin. Represented by Dr. Ayodeji Adeniran, Deputy Director of Primary Health Care Systems, Dr. Elelu emphasized the administration’s relentless efforts to enhance the quality of life through robust healthcare initiatives.
Dr. Elelu highlighted the agency’s delivery of a wide range of services, including immunization, health education, nutritional promotion, safe water advocacy, sanitation, and maternal and child health services. These programs, delivered through fixed and outreach strategies, aim to reduce disease burdens and improve overall public health.
Among the significant activities in 2024 were Zero-dose mapping to track immunized and partially immunized children, two rounds of Polio immunization, the Big Catch-Up campaign, and two optimized Maternal Newborn and Child Health Weeks (MNCHW). The agency also distributed folic acid supplements for pregnant women, organized food demonstrations at Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs), and held regular strategy meetings with local health workers to improve service delivery.
Acknowledging Governor AbdulRazaq’s Leadership.
Dr. Elelu praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his unwavering commitment to healthcare. “The Governor’s massive investments in the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency have ensured access to quality healthcare services for residents in all nooks and crannies of the state,” she said.
This dedication has earned the agency recognition as the best in basic healthcare delivery across the North-Central region for the second consecutive time. The achievement underscores the administration’s focus on inclusivity and excellence in healthcare.
The agency has prioritized health sensitization campaigns, strengthened collaborations with stakeholders, and maintained consistent communication with community leaders to support the vision of an inclusive healthcare system. These efforts are designed to enhance resources at health facilities and ensure that healthcare services meet the needs of the population.
Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, the State Commissioner for Communications, described the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing as a critical platform for fostering transparency and accountability. He explained that the briefing allows the public to stay informed about the government’s activities and achievements, promoting trust and engagement between the administration and the people.
With Governor AbdulRazaq at the helm, Kwara State continues to lead in healthcare delivery, setting a benchmark for others to follow. His administration’s focus on innovation, inclusivity, and quality care ensures a brighter and healthier future for all Kwarans.
