FCT Health Secretary Launches On-Spot Assessments Of Health Facilities
By: Bola Ajao
The Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, has undertaken an on-spot assessment of the 14 General / District Hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory aimed at promoting effective service delivery.
Accordingly, this proactive move is to enhance healthcare services in the Territory in consonance with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Fasawe, who was accompanied on the visit by the Acting Director-General, Hospital Services Management Board, Dr. Olugbenga Bello, stated that the initiative is to afford the management the opportunity to evaluate the current state of all healthcare facilities, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the delivery of quality healthcare to the residents in tune with the World best practices.
The Secretary during the visit, interacted with all healthcare professionals, inspected the facilities, reviewed operational procedures and identified challenges for prompt interventions.
According to her, the visit reflects the commitment of government to fostering a healthcare system that meets the evolving needs of the community.
Her words:”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 FCT. We are focused on identifying challenges, implementing necessary reforms, and ensuring that citizens receive the best possible care available at all times.”
From our discovery, there is need for quick interventions in areas such as facility infrastructure, human capacity, medical equipment, staffing, and standardization of operations, the Secretary remarked.
She expressed appreciation for the dedication of healthcare workers and assured continued support for their efforts.
Fasawe reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering a robust healthcare system that prioritizes the well-being of the citizenry.
The Secretary said that the future initiatives and reforms will be guided by the insights gained from the visit, and therefore, appealed to the residents to desist from attacking health workers.
She assured of the commitment of the current FCT Administration to bequeath a responsive and efficient healthcare system.
The first phase of the visit took the team to Rubochi, Kwali, Abaji, Zuba, Bwari and Kubwa General Hospitals while the second phase to the remaining eight (8) hospitals would be done next year.
