The Kwara State Government has partnered with the Global Fund, through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to revitalise five Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across the state under the Global Fund COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) Grant.
The approved facilities include the Mobile Health Clinic, Okuta, in Baruten Local Government Area, LGA; the Basic Health Care Centre, Kulende, in Ilorin South LGA; the Primary Health Care Centre, Ojagboro, in Ilorin East LGA;. the Primary Health Care Centre, Ilofa, in Oke Ero LGA; and the Model Primary Health Care Centre, Kpada, in Patigi LGA..
Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Professor Nusirat Elelu, made this known while receiving a UNICEF representative in her office.
Professor Elelu explained that the intervention aligns with the state government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen primary health care delivery and improve access to quality health services at the grassroots.
According to her, the PHC revitalisation project will focus on renovating main PHC buildings, installing solar power systems, constructing boreholes to ensure a potable water supply, and providing essential medical equipment in line with approved specifications and a UNICEF-led gap analysis.
The Executive Secretary assured that the project would be implemented smoothly and in a timely manner.
She stated that the KWSPHCDA would facilitate the prompt handover of facilities to contractors, ensure uninterrupted access to project sites and adequate security, monitor progress of revitalisation works to guarantee quality and timely delivery, and support community engagement and awareness to enable seamless execution.
She revealed that a focal officer would be assigned to coordinate closely with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), UNICEF and the contractors, and that necessary arrangements would be made to prevent disruption of services during the implementation period.
Professor Elelu reiterated the state government’s commitment to working closely with all partners.
She expressed appreciation to the Global Fund and UNICEF for their continued collaboration and shared commitment to strengthening primary health care systems and improving health outcomes for the people of the state.
Earlier, the UNICEF representative, Mr Gamaliel Ismaila Dargam, explained that Kwara State remains a priority beneficiary of the intervention, noting that five facilities are scheduled for implementation in the state.
He commended the state government for its commitment to ensuring access to quality health care for all residents, promising that UNICEF would fully deliver on its responsibilities under the partnership.