Kwara Reaffirms Commitment to Grassroots Healthcare, Upgrades 70 Primary Centres

The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery at the grassroots through sustained investment in the primary healthcare system.

Elelu made the pledge while hosting executives of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, stakeholders from Oke-Ero Local Government, and the Head of Department, Health, in her office, according to a statement by the agency’s Press Secretary, Bukola Abdulganiyu.

She noted that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration has consistently demonstrated political will by prioritising healthcare access, especially in underserved rural communities. Over 70 Primary Health Care (PHC) centres have been renovated and equipped, with more facilities undergoing phased upgrades.

The improvements include essential medical equipment, solar-powered boreholes, and alternative energy supplies to ensure uninterrupted services. The state has also enhanced drug supply, boosted staffing levels, and invested in continuous training for nurses, midwives, and other health professionals.

To further strengthen efficiency, Elelu disclosed that digital tools have been deployed to improve health information systems for better planning, monitoring, and accountability.

“Nurses and midwives are the backbone of our health system. This administration will continue to invest in infrastructure, welfare, and innovations that empower health workers to deliver quality services,” she said.

She also highlighted the state’s partnerships with global agencies like UNICEF and the World Health Organisation, which have expanded immunisation, improved maternal and child health, and bolstered the fight against preventable diseases such as polio, malaria, and measles.