Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele
Ogun State government has affirmed that the prevailing situation in the country cannot not stop it from prioritising qualitative healthcare for residents of the state in order to achieve universal health coverage.
The Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele affirmed this yesterday in Abeokuta while playing host to delegates from Global Fund and allied partners, including, United Nations’ Children Fund (UNICEF), Society for Family Health (SFH), Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP).
Engr. Salako-Oyedele pointed out that Gov. Dapo Abiodun’s led Government in Ogun had continually strengthened its health system through the provision of standard infrastructure, equipment and qualified personnel.
The Deputy Governor who noted that the state government’s Health Insurance Scheme was one of government’s ways to increase accessibility to healthcare in tertiary, secondary and primary levels also acknowledged the significance of collaborations and partnerships in the delivery of efficient healthcare services.
She appreciated Global Fund for partnering the state government on various interventions to stem Tuberculosis, Human Immune-deficiency Virus (HIV), Malaria, as well as, the ongoing construction of Pharmagrade Warehouse project, assuring that the present administration would continue to play its part in improving the health indices of the state.
Speaking, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, noted that collaborations with development partners in the health sector had enabled prompt response to health emergencies and delivery of quality care to the people, lauding them for their support.
On his part, Head of Grant Management, Global Fund, Mr. Mark Eddington, said his organisation had invested about 4.7 billion dollars in Nigeria since the early 2000s with Ogun as one of the five highest investment states for malaria.
He called on the state government to ensure continuous investments in the health sector and to also integrate health services at the local government level for the benefit of the people.
Mr. Eddington noted that particularly attention should be accorded those in the rural areas while promising continued support to the state towards ensuring best health outcomes
