… as Obaseki highlights laudable healthcare reforms
The President and CEO of John Snow Incorporated (JSI), Margaret Crotty has emphasised JSI’s commitment to improving global health outcomes, noting that this aligns with the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA)’s mission of improving the health outcomes of Edo people.
Crotty made this revelation in her remark, on Tuesday, August 13, when the Edo State Government played host to the JSI delegation in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
She also expressed her enthusiasm for future collaborations to further the shared goal.
While receiving Margaret Crotty and her team at the Edo State Government House, His Excellency, Mr. Governor Godwin Obaseki along with his cabinet, warmly welcomed the JSI delegates.
Obaseki discussed several healthcare reforms his administration has undertaken, including the reconstruction of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, the introduction of Health Insurance in Edo State to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for residents, the overhaul of the College of Nursing Sciences, College of Health Sciences and Technology, and the revitalization of some Government Clinics formerly known as Primary Healthcare Centres with essential drugs, medical equipment, technology, and staff training.
The Governor invited the JSI team to partner with Edo State to further these initiatives, especially in the area of building the capacity of people who will deliver care at every level, especially in the area of technology and data which is a very important aspect of making healthcare great.
The visit was marked by a warm reception at the Benin Airport from the Directors and Staff of the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency.
The welcome ceremony was a grand affair, with a beautiful performance by the Benin Cultural Troupe which danced and sang joyfully, setting a festive mood as a young girl presented Crotty and her team with a bouquet of flowers.
The delegation then proceeded to the EDSPHCDA Headquarters at Ezoti, where they were warmly received by Dr. Omosigho Izedonmwen, the Executive Secretary, EDSPHCDA. During the courtesy visit, a presentation was made to the President and CEO of JSI and her team. Izedonmwen highlighted the achievements of the Agency, as well as the gaps and areas where future partnerships could be beneficial.
The State Team Lead JSI-MRITE, Maureen Anyanwu commended the visionary leadership of the Executive Secretary, EDSPHCDA, Dr. Omosigho Izedonmwen, stating that the JSI-MRITE team in Edo has enjoyed support from his administration.
In her response, Margaret Crotty expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome and praised the Agency for its efforts and good treatment of her team in Edo State.
Following the meeting at the EDSPHCDA Headquarters, the President and CEO of JSI and her team were escorted to the Edo State Ministry of Health (SMoH). There, they were received by Dr. Stanley Ehiarinmwian, the Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Health (SMoH), who briefed the JSI team on the ongoing work in the healthcare sector and identified areas where partnerships would be particularly valuable.
Margaret Crotty’s visit continued with a tour of the Aruogba Clinic, formerly known as Aruogba Primary Healthcare Centre. The clinic is one of the facilities that was upgraded under the Governor’s healthcare initiative.
Dr. Izedonmwen reiterated the need for support in bringing other facilities up to the same standard and appealed to JSI for continued partnership to ensure that the people of Edo State continue to receive high-quality healthcare services.
