The executive secretary, Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), Dr. Omosigho Izedonmwen has reiterated government commitment to establishing at least one primary healthcare center in every ward to strengthen healthcare service delivery across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Dr Izedonmwe disclosed this during the week while speaking with journalists in his office at the Edo State secretariat, adding that the Edo State Government is committed to ensuring that primary health care is more efficient and retains its position as the entry point in accessing health system in the state.
While highlighting the five essential pillars of the reforms at the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ESPHCDA) which include infrastructural upgrade, human resource development, effective drug revolving program, community participation, and governance structure; Dr. Izedonmwen stressed that the agency has set up local health authorities across the 18 LGAs to mobilize the community on health-related issues and to identify health challenges in communities.
Also, following the recent Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency’s maiden board meeting that was held during the week, the need to prioritize patient wellbeing as the bedrock of primary health care was emphasized.
The emphasis was made by the board chairman, Dr. Felix Ogedegbe during his opening remarks at the EDSPHCDA maiden board meeting.
Dr Ogedegbe appealed to the agency’s staff to develop a new approach to service delivery that would enhance responsive, efficient, and accessible healthcare service delivery across primary healthcare centers in the state.
Part of the agenda of the board’s first maiden meeting was the official inauguration of the eleven board members who are Dr. Felix Ogedegbe (Chairman), Dr. Omosigho Izedonmwn(Secretary), . Dorcas.A.Idehen(MLGC&CA), Pharm. Iboi Friday(PSN), Lazarus Adorolo (NULGE), and . Awoko Joel (NACHPH, EDO).
Others are Catherine Eseine (NANNM), Dr. Usiosefe.A.Ererimwen (Rep.NMA), Dr.Daniel Aideyan (Rep. NAHE), Dr. Stanley Ehianrimwian ( SMOH), and Solomon Imiohiosen ( Ministry of Communication& Orientation).
