Anambra State Government has commended community participation in the growth and development of health centres in communities.
Gov. Willie Obiano made the commendation during the inauguration of Akaboezem Health Centre, Uruagu, Nnewi.
The Governor represented by his Special Adviser, on Budget, Planning and Implementation, Chief Melie Onyejepu commended the community for working as a family, noting that it is imperative that government efforts are upheld by communities for sustainablity while positing that Gov. Obiano has provided all that is needed for health facilities to grow, one of which is Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA) and Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme (ASHIS), two institutions that are important for communities to key into.
The adviser, on behalf of the Government announced a donation of N500,000 to the facility for purchase of hospital consumables while Commissioner for Health and Executive Secretary, ASPHCDA would work on equipping the facility. Also
on behalf of his foundation, ‘Melie Onyejepu Foundation’ the philantropist promised a cash reward of N20,000 each to the first three women to deliver their babies at the newly constructed health centre.
Executive Secretary, ASPHCDA, Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu while commending the community for the initiative noted that it was the agency’s second visit to Uruagu Nnewi as they had earlier in the year, been to Ndiezenwankwo for similar inauguration of a health centre.
She expressed delight at seeing communities participate in efforts to have Primary Health Centers (PHC) in their localities affirming that the primary health system we are practicing is Primary Healthcare Under One Roof (PHCUOR) an initiative from the Federal Ministry of Health which has been greatly supported Governor Willie Obiano’s adminstration
Dr Ezenyimulu also listed the importance of primary healthcare to the community as it was the first port of call for healthcare services in communities While encouraging all to continue in the growth of the PHC, revealing that the agency had already posted health personnel to the facility.
In his remarks, the PHC Director, Nnewi North LGA Health Authority, Dr Chukwudi Njelita expressed gratitude to the Government for creating an enabling environment for all sectors to strive.
