FCT Begins Assessment Of Health Facilities

In an effort to enhance healthcare services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the mandate secretary, Health services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Dolapo Fasawe undertook an on-spot assessment of the 14 general/district hospitals in the FCTA.

The mandate secretary, who was accompanied by the acting director-general, Hospital Management Board, Dr Olugbenga Bello and other top echelon of the secretariat disclosed that the initiative was aimed at elevating the current state of all healthcare facilities, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the delivery of quality healthcare to the public in line with the renew hope agenda of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

During the tour, the mandate secretary interacted with all healthcare professionals, inspected the facilities, reviewed operational procedures and identified challenges for prompt interventions.

In a statement by the special media assistant, office of the mandate secretary, Bola Ajao, the secretary said the visit reflects the commitment of government to fostering a healthcare system that meets the evolving needs of the community.

“This on-spot assessment visits was at the directive of the FCT Minister, Barrister Nysom Wike and crucial in our ongoing efforts to strengthen public healthcare in the FCTA.

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“We are focused on identifying challenges, implementing necessary reforms, and ensuring that citizens receive the best possible care available at all times. There is need for quick interventions in areas such as facility infrastructure, human capacity, medical equipment, staffing, and standardization of operations”. Stated the Mandate Secretary,” she explained.

The secretary expressed appreciation for the dedication of healthcare workers and assured continued support for their tireless efforts. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a robust healthcare system that prioritises the well-being of citizens and health family.

She added that future initiatives and reforms will be guided by the insights gained from the visit, while appealing to the public to desist from attacking health workers and assuring them of the commitment of the administration to bequeath to them a responsive and efficient healthcare system.