DELTA :Delta State Government has been awarded
$400,000 for its exceptional performance in primary healthcare management
through the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge, a program organized
by the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) in collaboration with the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation.
The award, presented on Thursday, recognizes Governor
Sheriff Oborevwori's strides in improving healthcare under his administration’s
MORE agenda. It is the first time Delta State has won such recognition since
the awards were launched in 2019.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony, held in the
presence of Vice President Kashim Shettima and NGF Chairman AbdulRahman
AbdulRasaq, the Governor of Kwara State, the Delta State Commissioner for
Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, and the Director-General of the Delta State
Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, received the award
on behalf of Governor Oborevwori.
"This award is a testament to Governor
Oborevwori’s dedication to revamping the health sector in Delta State,"
Dr. Onojaeme said. "The approval for the renovation of over 150 primary
healthcare centers demonstrates the administration's commitment to accessible
healthcare for grassroots communities."
The PHC Leadership Challenge aims to enhance primary
healthcare delivery across Nigeria, encouraging states to prioritize healthcare
access for underserved populations.
Delta State earned the recognition after a technical
committee, including representatives from UNICEF, the World Bank, the Federal
Ministry of Health, and other global partners, assessed PHC facilities
nationwide.
Governor Oborevwori’s MORE agenda has gained
significant traction, with ongoing investments in health infrastructure and
personnel development. Dr. Onojaeme assured that the funds would further
bolster the state’s efforts to improve healthcare access and outcomes for its
residents.
“This milestone underscores our vision to provide
efficient healthcare for all Deltans,” he added.
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