Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo announced the upgrade of 88 Primary Health Care (PHC) centres across the state. The project, funded by the World Bank and the state government, aims to enhance healthcare delivery and achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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He described the initiative as a significant step toward enhancing healthcare delivery and achieving Universal Health Coverage for residents. He urged contractors to maintain high standards of professionalism and complete the projects within the stipulated four-month timeframe. The Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency , Musa Muazu, commended the government’s efforts to upgrade PHC facilities, particularly in rural areas, and reiterated the state’s commitment to improving healthcare services.Mr Muazu, who was represented by Hadiya Ahmad, the Case Manager for Immunisation at the IMPACT Project, said the scheme is a testament to the state government’s dedication to improving the well-being of its people.
Mr Bawa, a retired brigadier general, also assured that local youth would be engaged in the execution of the projects At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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