By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
In a significant stride toward universal health coverage, the Nasarawa State Government has completed the revitalization of 58 primary healthcare centres to enhance medical services in rural areas.
The Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Usman Iskilu Saleh, made this known during an interactive session with members of the Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Lafia.
Dr. Saleh reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving healthcare services, noting that Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration has remained consistent in fulfilling counterpart funding obligations to international health partners, including the World Bank.
“The first phase of this initiative has ensured that 58 healthcare centres are now fully revitalized, equipped with essential medical facilities, and staffed with trained professionals to provide round-the-clock services,” he stated.
He emphasized that the project seeks to address long-standing healthcare access challenges faced by rural communities, urging residents to utilize these centres for basic medical needs instead of overcrowding secondary and tertiary hospitals.
Furthermore, Dr. Saleh called on journalists to leverage their platforms to promote health awareness, acknowledging their critical role in societal development.
Commending the reforms, Chairman of the NUJ Correspondents' Chapel, Comrade Isaac Ukpoju, lauded the improvements in primary healthcare service delivery, particularly in maternal and child health.
"We have witnessed notable progress in the past four months, and we encourage the Agency to sustain its efforts in enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality," Ukpoju stated.
