Anambra State government has been rated high in health intervention
services for the people.
It received the commendation when a delegation from the National
Primary Health Care Development Agency, paid a visit to Governor
Willie Obiano at the Government House Awka after their inspection of
all Primary Health Centers across the State.
Correspondent Emmanuel Okonkwo reports thatÂ
the visit by the team was to monitor situation of things at the health
centers and to ascertain if resources are properly managed towards
ensuring the actualization of the vision of the President Muhammadu
Buhari led administration in universal healthcare.
Speaking at the event the leader of the delegation and the Executive
Director National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal
Shuaib while expressing satisfaction with the quality service delivery
at the state’s health centers, commended the Obiano administration for
renovating and equipping sixty-three health centers in the state,
asking that such gesture be replicated in the remaining ones for more
improved health services for Ndi Anambra.
Dr. Shuaib also rated Anambra high amongst States in routine
immunization throughout the federation, and encouraged Anambra State
government to put in more effort in funding the health sector.
In a remark, the National Chairman, Forum of Executive Secretaries,
Dr. Usman-Adis Mohammed, who pointed out that Primary Healthcare
remains the priority of President Buhari, called on health workers in
the State and Nigeria at large, to always put in their best to ensure
that the people are provided with quality health services.
Responding, Governor Obiano represented by his Deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke
appreciated the federal government for its various health
interventions in the state, and restated the commitment of his
administration to maintaining the lead in health services in the
country.
The Governo appealed for more support of the Federal Government
in Health care delivery promising to always play his part by ensuring
the timely payment of the state’s counterpart funding.
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