The Northern Traditional Leaders’ Committee on Primary Health Care Service Delivery (NTLC) has reaffirmed their steadfast support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in the area of enhancing primary health care (PHC) services nationwide.
During the second Quarter Review Meeting organized by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in Abuja, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, expressed admiration for President Tinubu’s astuteness and proficiency in tackling the numerous challenges facing the country.
Emphasizing the significance of revitalizing the primary health care system to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Sultan urged fellow traditional leaders and key stakeholders to join forces in ensuring optimal restoration and inclusivity within the PHC sector.
Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NPHCDA, affirmed their unwavering commitment to eradicating all forms of polio transmission in Nigeria. He further emphasized the NPHCDA’s resolute dedication to strengthening PHCs through innovative programs and collaborative initiatives at all levels.
“I am delighted to inform you that just last month, in collaboration with the NPHCDA, the Federal Ministry of Health inaugurated the South-South Zone Traditional Leaders Committee on PHC Delivery (SSTLC) in Edo, Benin City, under the esteemed chairmanship of His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin.
“Furthermore, I am pleased to announce that as part of our efforts to strengthen PHCs with improved delivery of reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health services across the states, the Federal Government, through the NPHCDA, has launched and commenced the roll-out of the Community-Based Innovative Research Programme (CRISP). This program aims to optimize human resources for health, reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates. In addition, its objective is to enhance the capacity of primary healthcare (PHC) facilities by hiring proficient birth attendants, medical officers of health, and deploying CRISP resident doctors.”