The Ebonyi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing accessible, responsive, and quality healthcare services, as the world commemorates World Health Day.
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru said the state remains resolute in strengthening its health sector through deliberate policies and sustained investments aimed at improving service delivery across general hospitals and primary healthcare centres.
“Our administration is committed to building a healthcare system that is accessible, efficient, and capable of meeting the needs of our people, particularly the most vulnerable,” the governor stated.
According to a statement released on Tuesday, the government has undertaken several key interventions, including the procurement and distribution of medical equipment and consumables to general hospitals, as well as the employment and deployment of health professionals to boost service delivery.
To enhance emergency response, the state has provided Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to medical doctors and procured brand-new ambulances for improved medical outreach.
Governor Nwifuru emphasized that the welfare of health workers remains a priority, noting that allowances for medical doctors have been reviewed upward.
“We recognize the sacrifices of our healthcare workers and will continue to support them with the necessary incentives and tools to perform optimally,” he added.
The administration has also sustained counterpart funding with development partners, including UNICEF, to strengthen primary healthcare services, while ongoing projects under the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and IMPACT programmes continue to revitalize health facilities across the state.
Through the office of the First Lady, Uzoamaka Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, the government has intensified advocacy and interventions against child trafficking, street hawking, gender-based violence, and child abuse, alongside awareness campaigns on breast and cervical cancer, sickle cell condition, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections.
In addition, the state has launched a Drug Revolving Fund to ensure the steady availability of essential medicines, while ad hoc staff of primary healthcare centres and AMURT-trained personnel have been absorbed into the state civil service.
The Executive Secretary of the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Scheme disclosed that over 135,000 residents have been enrolled across the state’s 171 wards, including civil servants and their families, pregnant women, persons living with sickle cell condition, individuals with disabilities, and people living with HIV.
All enrollees now enjoy free medical services across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities in the state.
Governor Nwifuru described the milestone as a reflection of his administration’s vision for inclusive healthcare.
“A healthier Ebonyi is a stronger Ebonyi. We will continue to expand access to quality healthcare and ensure that no one is left behind,” he said.
The government reiterated its commitment to sustaining reforms that will guarantee improved health outcomes and overall development in the state.
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