The federal government and Anambra State Government have urged traditional rulers in the South east to work towards the promotion of primary healthcare
The federal government, through the Executive Director and CEO of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency , Faisal Shuaib, and Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo made the call in Awka, during the maiden Quarterly Review Meeting of the South East Traditional Rulers’ Committee on Primary Healthcare Delivery.
He said: “The traditional rulers, as custodians of cultural heritage, possess the power to mobilize and unite communities as well as shape the health landscape in the region. “They can collaborate with healthcare professionals and experts, to disseminate accurate information about immunization, nutrition, family planning and other crucial aspects of primary healthcare, by dispelling doubts and promoting evidence-based practices. They can create a society that is well-informed and equipped to make informed health decisions.”
Soludo stressed that his administration has taken a bottom-top approach towards ensuring that the healthcare system in the state is functional.
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