The Kwara State Government has commended the World Bank and other development partners for their continued support in improving health outcomes and strengthening the state’s healthcare system.
The commendation was made during a two-day biannual review meeting held on Friday in Ilorin, the state capital.
Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, said the meeting was crucial for assessing progress, identifying challenges, and developing data-driven strategies for improvement.
The session brought together Primary Health Care (PHC) programme officers from all Local Government Areas in the state.
She acknowledged the World Bank’s critical role through the Immunisation Plus Malaria Progress and Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project, saying, “The PHC review meeting facilitates knowledge sharing, evaluates vaccination coverage, and enhances coordination with partners to meet both national and global immunisation goals.”
Elelu emphasised that the initiative aligned with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s vision to prioritise health sector investment and PHC revitalisation.
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Director of Primary Health Care Systems, Michael Oguntoye discussed the importance of Integrated Medical Outreach Programmes (I-MOP) in boosting immunisation and PHC delivery, particularly in underserved communities, urging healthcare workers to focus on vulnerable groups like women and children.
On behalf of the development partners, Dr Dauda Gwomson, the Public Health Officer at the World Health Organisation, WHO, commended Kwara state for organising the meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting health improvements.
He urged health workers to openly share challenges, noting, “Transparency is essential for addressing issues and enhancing service delivery.”
NAN