Delta Council Chairmen Urged to Address Healthcare Worker Shortage and Infrastructure Gaps  

The Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the Delta State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Eboka Charles, has called on local government chairmen across Delta State to employ more health workers, particularly qualified nurses, to improve service delivery at primary healthcare centers.  

 

Speaking in Asaba during a meeting with the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) alongside other stakeholders, Dr. Charles commended ACOMIN’s efforts in enhancing healthcare centers and combating malaria. He emphasized the responsibility of local government authorities to address the staffing shortfalls.

 

State ACOMIN Chairman, Mr. Gregory Sifo, highlighted the need for communities to take ownership of executed healthcare projects, stressing that such initiatives are ineffective without active community involvement.

 

The State Malaria Programme Manager, Dr. Julie Aniah, applauded ACOMIN for its effective dissemination of critical information, which has supported the fight against malaria.

 

ACOMIN State Programme Officer, Mr. Austin Uwas, also identified critical infrastructure issues, including power shortages, inadequate water supply, and poor building conditions, as major obstacles. He urged government authorities to prioritize healthcare infrastructure in their budgets, implement comprehensive maintenance policies, and ensure timely replacement of outdated medical equipment.

 

The meeting underscored the urgent need for collaboration between stakeholders to strengthen healthcare systems across the state’s 25 local government areas.

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