Healthcare: Edo state reiterates commitment to global best practices
Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, has said that the state is committed to ensuring adherence to global best practices in healthcare delivery. He also pledged support to the Senior Leadership Team, SLT, of Edo State Specialist Hospital (ESH), to achieve patient-centric services. He disclosed this as the operators of ESH, CiuCi Consulting and the Ministry of Health inaugurated a new SLT team for the hospital.
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According to the Commissioner, the operators of ESH and the outgoing SLT have done very well to lay a great foundation for the hospital. He enjoined the new team to build on that foundation, stating that the Ministry of Health would be watching closely to support the team and ensure compliance to global best practices in healthcare.
Speaking at the inauguration, the CEO, Ms. Debbie Akwara highlighted that collaboration, transparency, and a patient-centric culture will be the cornerstone of the leadership philosophy.
She said:“Our patients and the Edo Specialist Hospital team will remain our top priority as we will strive to provide exceptional care that exceeds patients’ expectations; listening to their needs, addressing concerns, and continuous improvement will be at the forefront of our efforts. teamwork, where every voice is heard and ideas are valued. The outgoing SLT have laid a great foundation for the hospital’s operations and performance, earning us a great reputation amongst our patients and peers, having served the hospital for over two years. The incoming team will build on this foundation and establish the hospital as a standard for quality healthcare within and outside the country.”
Meanwhile, those inaugurated include Ms. Debbie Akwara, CEO; Dr. David Odiko, CMD; Dr. Martin Okhawere, COO; Dr. Quincy Atohengbe, COC, Medical/Pediatrics Specialties; Dr. Ekhator Eghosa, COC, Surgical Services; Dr. Ifueko Okunbor, COC, Out-Patient, and Diagnostics; Dr. Raymond Eghonghon, COC, Emergency Services; and Mrs. Faith Akpala as the CNS.
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