Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has strengthened healthcare delivery in the state with the commissioning of a Model Primary Health Centre in Ikot Osute, Oruk Anam Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to bringing quality and accessible healthcare services closer to the people.
The Governor made this known while commissioning the newly constructed Model Primary Health Centre in Ikot Osute, Oruk Anam Local Government Area. The commissioning marked the thirteenth project delivered under the administration’s “39 Projects in 30 Days” initiative to commemorate Akwa Ibom State’s 39th anniversary.
Represented by the Member of the House of Representatives for Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Unyime Idem, Governor Eno said the facility was equipped to provide essential healthcare services and other primary healthcare interventions highlighting the administration’s deliberate investment in healthcare infrastructure as part of efforts to reduce medical tourism and position Akwa Ibom as a destination for quality healthcare services.
He added that the newly commissioned facility would bring quality medical care closer to the people, reducing the need for residents to travel to Uyo and other locations to access essential treatment.
According to the Governor, the project forms part of the health development component of the ARISE Agenda, reflecting his administration’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare infrastructure and improving service delivery at the grassroots.
Giving an overview of the facility, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, said the Model Primary Health Centre underscored the administration’s commitment to primary healthcare development. He disclosed that the facility would provide antenatal care, delivery services, childhood immunisation, and basic healthcare services for elderly residents, while encouraging members of the community to patronise healthcare facilities.
Dr. Ekem, in appreciation of the Governor’s benevolence, announced the enrolment of 500 indigenes of the community in the State Health Insurance Scheme, with 50 beneficiaries drawn from each village. He urged local government leaders and residents to key into the State Health Insurance Scheme to access affordable healthcare services.
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