{"id":4831,"date":"2023-12-23T13:48:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T13:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=4831"},"modified":"2023-12-23T13:55:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T13:55:03","slug":"mandate-secretary-lauches-on-spot-assessments-visit-to-fcta-health-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2023\/12\/23\/mandate-secretary-lauches-on-spot-assessments-visit-to-fcta-health-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"MANDATE SECRETARY LAUCHES ON-SPOT ASSESSMENTS VISIT TO FCTA HEALTH FACILITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">In a proactive move to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> elevate and<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> en<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">hance healthcare services, the Mandate Secretary, Health services and Environment Secretariat<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">, Dr Dolapo Fasawe undertook<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> an on-s<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">pot assessment of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">the 14 general \/ <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">district<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> hospitals <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">in the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">FCTA so as to promote effective service <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">delivery in line with world best practices.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Dr Fasawe who was accompanied by the Actg. Director General,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Hospital Management Board,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> Dr Olugbenga Bello and other top echelon of the secretariat disclosed that the <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">initiative aims to evaluate the current state of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> all<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> healthcare facilities, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the delivery of quality healthcare to the public<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> in line with the renew hope agenda of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4836 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/c941ffce-2dfb-4ed9-bdf4-d04b3b556f2b-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/c941ffce-2dfb-4ed9-bdf4-d04b3b556f2b-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/c941ffce-2dfb-4ed9-bdf4-d04b3b556f2b-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/c941ffce-2dfb-4ed9-bdf4-d04b3b556f2b-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/c941ffce-2dfb-4ed9-bdf4-d04b3b556f2b-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/c941ffce-2dfb-4ed9-bdf4-d04b3b556f2b.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">During the tour<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">, the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> Mandate Secretary<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> interacted with <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">all <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">healthcare professionals, inspected <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">the facilities, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">reviewed operational procedures<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> and identified<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> challenges for prompt interventions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">According to her<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">, the visit <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">reflects the commitment of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">government to<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> foster<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">ing<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> a healthcare system that meets the evolving needs of the community.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">&#8220;This<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> on-spot assessment visits<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">was at the directive of the FCT Minister, Barrister Nysom Wike <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">crucial<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">in our ongoing efforts to strengthen public healthcare<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> in the FCTA<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">. We are focused on identifying challenges, implementing necessary reforms, and ensuring that citizens<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> receive the best possible care<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> available at all times<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">There is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">need for quick interventions in areas such as facility infrastructure, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">human capacity, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">medical equipment, staffing, and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">standardization of operations\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">. Stated the Manda<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">te Secretary.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">The Secretary expressed appreciation for the dedication of healthcare workers and assured continued supp<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">ort for their tireless efforts. She reaffirmed<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> the government&#8217;s commitment to fostering a robust healthcare system that prioritizes the well-being of citizens<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">and health family<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Adding that <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Future initiatives and reforms will be guided b<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">y the insights gained from the visit, while<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> appealing to the public to desist from attacking health workers <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">assuring the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">m <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">of the commitment of the administration to bequeath to them a <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">responsive and eff<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">icient healthcare system<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">The first phase of the visit took th<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">e team to Rubochi, Kwali, Abaji, Zuba, BWari and kubwa general hospitals while the second phase to the remaining eight (8) hospitals<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">would be done next year. 14 general and district hospitals are under the supervision of the health and environment secretariat,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">BOLA AJAO<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">SPECIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">OFFICE OF THE MANDATE SECRETARY<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">23\/12\/23<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a proactive move to elevate and enhance healthcare services, the Mandate Secretary, Health services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Dolapo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4832,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4831"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4831\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4837,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4831\/revisions\/4837"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}